Torta di mele al cioccolato con budino

1. Prepare the Pudding:
   • In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
   • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a creamy pudding.
   • Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Set the pudding aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 24 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
   • Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing.
   • In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together.
   • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
   • Fold in the apple slices.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
3. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, carefully slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
   • Spread the pudding evenly on the bottom layer, then place the top layer of the cake over the pudding.
   • Optionally, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for decoration.

Enjoy your delicious Torta di Mele al Cioccolato con Budino! It’s perfect for any occasion, combining the comforting flavors of apples, chocolate, and smooth pudding.