A nostalgic Slovenian dessert made with a soft cocoa sponge, soaked in sweet rum milk, layered with peaches and whipped cream, and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze. Simple, crowd-pleasing, and even better the next day.
700gramspeachesfresh or canned,sliced (drain well if using canned)
500mlheavy whipping cream
For the chocolate glaze:
80gramsbutter
120gramscocoa powder
36mlmilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the oil and milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in the semolina, cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder until everything is well combined.
Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 35 × 20 cm (approx. 14 × 8 inch) baking pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, heat the milk and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar has fully dissolved. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the rum.
Once the cake is done and still warm, poke holes all over the surface with a fork. Slowly pour the sweetened rum milk over the cake so it absorbs evenly.
Let the cake cool completely.
Arrange the sliced peaches evenly across the soaked sponge. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then gently spread it over the peaches, creating an even layer.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add in the cocoa powder and milk, stirring until smooth and shiny.
Let the glaze cool slightly—it should still be pourable, but not hot. If it’s too hot, it can melt the whipped cream and cause the layers to slide. When it’s just warm, carefully pour it over the whipped cream layer and spread it out evenly.
Notes
Coconut oil version (dairy-free glaze): Instead of butter and milk, use 80 g coconut oil and 120 g cocoa powder. Melt the coconut oil and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. No milk needed.
This cake tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge or the next day.
If using canned peaches, drain them well to avoid soggy layers. Fresh, ripe peaches also work beautifully.
📏 Pan Size Note
Do not use a smaller baking pan—there’s too much batter and topping. It will overflow.
You can use a slightly larger pan (up to 40 × 30 cm). The cake will be thinner, bake a bit quicker (start checking around 18 minutes), and you might want to reduce the whipped cream to 300–400 ml.