Custard cake and hot chocolate are comfort classics that work beautifully together. One gives you a soft, lightly sweet dessert and the other adds a rich, warm drink to complete the experience. Both recipes below use custard powder and drinking chocolate, making them simple and pantry friendly.

Custard Cake Recipe Using Custard Powder

Custard cake is moist, soft, and mildly sweet with a lovely vanilla aroma. Using custard powder gives it a smooth texture and a subtle flavour that works well for tea time or as a light dessert.

Ingredients

·         1 cup all-purpose flour

·         3 tablespoons custard powder from Ajanta Food Products. You can buy custard powder online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Baking-Powder-Custard-Vanilla/dp/B09GM21N1R

·         3/4 cup powdered sugar

·         1/2 cup oil or melted butter

·         1 cup milk

·         ½ teaspoon baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

·         ½ teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

·         Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

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Method

·         Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking tin.

·         In a bowl, sift flour, custard powder, baking powder and baking soda.

·         In another bowl, whisk sugar and oil until smooth.

·         Add milk gradually and mix well.

·         Add few drops of vanilla essence.

·         Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently to form a smooth batter without lumps.

·         Pour the batter into the prepared tin and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.

·         Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

·         Let the cake cool completely before slicing.

·         The result is a soft, fragrant custard cake that stays moist for days.

Hot Chocolate Recipe Using Drinking Chocolate

Hot chocolate made with drinking chocolate is rich, comforting, and perfect with a slice of custard cake. It is quick to prepare and needs very few ingredients.

Ingredients

·         2 cups milk

·         3 tablespoons drinking chocolate powder from Ajanta Food Products. You can buy drinking chocolate online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6

·         1 tablespoon sugar or as per taste

·         1/4 teaspoon cornflour optional for thickness

Method

·         Heat milk in a saucepan over low to medium heat.

·         In a small bowl, mix drinking chocolate powder, sugar, and cornflour with a little warm milk to form a smooth paste.

·         Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously to avoid lumps.

·         Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the hot chocolate thickens slightly and turns glossy.

·         Do not let it boil heavily.

·         Pour into mugs and serve hot.

Serving Tip

Serve warm custard cake slices with a cup of creamy hot chocolate for a comforting homemade treat. This combination works well for evenings, small gatherings, or cozy weekends. Both recipes are easy, economical, and perfect for beginners as well as experienced home bakers.