Marina's Bird's Milk Cake

Marina's Bird's Milk Cake

granulated sugar

salt

dutch processed cocoa powder

baking soda

boiling water

canola oil (I used extra virgin olive oil)

vanilla extract

instant expresso powder or 2 tbsp ground coffee

bleached all purpose flour

large egg yolks

large eggs

sour cream or buttermilk

granulated sugar

milk (hot)

egg yolks

butter

Vanilla Extract

custard (leftover custard that's left after filling the cake)

- oz Whipped Topping or 1 cup whipped heavy cream

heavy whipping cream

semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

corn syrup or 2 Tbsp glucose

inch round cake pans

cake strips

adjustable cake ring

Mixer