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Grandma's Cake

A nostalgic dessert featuring layers of milk-soaked cookies and silken flan cream, topped with rich melted chocolate, perfect for a calming treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 package rectangular cookies Choose cookies with good structure.
  • 1 package flan mix Convenient shortcut for a silky texture.
  • 0.5 liters milk Use preferred milk type.
  • 4 ounces Nestle dessert chocolate For topping.
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • as needed amount butter For greasing the pan.

Method
 

Prepare the Flan Cream
  1. Set aside a small glass of the milk and dissolve the flan mix in it.
  2. Bring the remaining milk to a gentle boil with the sugar, then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in the dissolved flan mix until velvety.
  4. Let the cream cool until warm but not hot.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Line a cake pan with aluminum foil or brush it with melted butter.
  2. Quickly dip each rectangular cookie in the cooled milk and lay a single layer in the pan.
  3. Spoon a layer of flan cream over the cookies.
  4. Add another layer of milk-dipped cookies.
  5. Melt the Nestle dessert chocolate with a little butter and let it cool slightly.
  6. Spread a layer of chocolate over the cookie layer.
  7. Repeat layers until reaching the top of the pan, finishing with cream or chocolate.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serve
  1. Slice with a warm knife and lift each piece gently with a broad spatula.
  2. Dust with cocoa or add fresh berries for garnish if desired.

Notes

Keep the cake covered and chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap portions tightly and thaw slowly in the refrigerator.