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Sponge cake with custard

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Recipe of Sponge cake with custard

If you're looking for an impressive dessert for a special occasion, a pastry cream cake is a delicious and easy option to make. The softness and fluffiness of the cake combined with the creamy texture and sweetness of the pastry cream make it an irresistible delight for dessert lovers

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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are common and easy to find. The cake is baked in a cake pan, then cut into two equal layers and covered with a homemade custard that is made in a saucepan on the stove. You can garnish the cake with icing sugar or fresh fruit for an extra touch

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Recipe Summary

Preparation

20 min

Cooking

40 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a cake pan.
2

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
3

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
4

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix well.
5

Step 5

Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and dry.
6

Step 6

In the meantime, prepare the pastry cream. In a small saucepan, mix the milk, sugar, flour, egg yolks and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches the desired consistency.
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Step 7

Let the cake cool and then cut it into two equal layers. Place one layer on a cake plate and spread the pastry cream on top. Cover with the other layer of cake and garnish with icing sugar or fresh fruit.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Sponge cake with custard and get the best results.

  • Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
  • Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
  • For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of Sponge cake with custard to give a different touch to your preparation.

  • Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
  • Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
  • Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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