Recipe of Sponge cake with custard
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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
.Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
40 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Cakes and Pies
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of milk
- -Difficulty: Medium
- -Category: Dessert
- -Preparation time: 20 minutes
- -Cooking time: 40 minutes
- -Servings: 8
- A cake with pastry cream is the perfect dessert for any special occasion. The cake is soft and fluffy, while the custard adds a creamy texture and extra sweetness. This recipe is easy to follow and is a great way to impress your guests with a homemade dessert.
- Ingredients:
- For the cake:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup of milk
- For the custard:
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and dry.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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