Prague Cake

Whip the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.

Mix in the melted butter.

Sift the flour with cocoa and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture.

Transfer the batter to a pan and bake at 350°F for about 30–35 minutes.

Cool the sponge and slice it into 2–3 layers.

Melt the chocolate with cream over a double boiler.

Add the egg yolk and condensed milk, stir well.

Cool the mixture and whip it with softened butter until light and fluffy.

For the syrup, combine sugar, water, and cognac, bring to a boil, then cool.

Brush the layers with syrup and spread with cream.

For the glaze, melt the butter, chocolate, and cream until smooth.

Cover the top and sides of the cake with glaze.