Cake Love: Eat-me-stupid cake with chocolate and walnuts
This "eat-me-stupid" cake is quick to prepare, requires few ingredients, and can be made vegan in no time.
Anyone looking for a cake that's both easy to make and delicious should try the "Eat Me Stupid" cake. This popular classic consists of a delicate shortcrust pastry, a creamy custard layer, and caramelized walnuts. The recipe can also be easily adapted to be vegan – perfect for social gatherings or as a highlight on a dessert buffet.
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Vegan version and tips for the "eat-me-stupid" cake
If you'd like to make the "Eat Me Stupid" cake vegan, replace the egg with a tablespoon of applesauce or half a banana. The milk can easily be substituted with a plant-based milk alternative, such as oat milk. Also, use vegan margarine instead of butter – be sure to check the ingredient list or look for the V-Label, as not all margarine is automatically vegan. You can simply replace the honey with sugar, which works just as well for caramelizing.
When choosing ingredients, always opt for organic quality to avoid chemical-synthetic pesticides. Products with organic labels such as Demeter, Naturland, or Bioland are particularly recommended.
You can use either whole wheat or white flour for this recipe, depending on your taste and desired nutritional content. If you have a nut allergy, you can replace the walnuts with fruit such as apples. It's also recommended to use sustainable baking paper if possible, or simply grease the baking sheet. (by Cornelia Schweickhardt)
