Zoumero

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Zoumero is a rich and decadent Greek chocolate cake originating from Chania. The cake is made with flour, baking powder, eggs, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Once baked, the surface of the cake is topped with a cold syrup consisting of milk, sugar, butter, and cocoa. It is then left to cool down before serving. When served, zoumero is traditionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Over the years, this cake has become a staple in most local restaurants. The name zoumero means juicy , referring to the moist texture of the cake once the chocolate syrup drizzles down through it.