Italian Custard Sponge Cake: A Terrific Cake!

This is an Italian sweet dish that has been going on for generations. This sponge cake filled with delicious custard holds a central place in our family celebrations. This cake is sure to impress everyone as its light and airy texture combines with the creamy filling to create a perfect balance of flavors. Pan di Spagna alla Crema is the perfect choice for a family feast.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients/ingredienti	1 Double The custard Recipe 6 Eggs, Room Temperature 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Sifted All-Purpose Flour 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar 1½ Tablespoons of Baking Powder
Cooking Time/ Tempo di Cottura	45 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di Cottura	350o F~175o C
Utensils/Utensili	Whisk Mixing Bowl Spatula Pastry Bag Knife Buttered And Floured Baking Pan
Cooking Method/Metodo di Cottura	Oven

METHOD

Step 1: Firstly, Prepare the custard and then keep it cool for some time.

Step 2: Separate the egg yolks from egg whites.

Step 3: Beat the egg whites until stiff then set aside.

Step 4: In another bowl, incorporate the egg yolks and sugar then add baking powder and vanilla and mix well.

Step 5: Add flour little by little and keep mixing it well.

Step 6: Add the beaten egg whites with the help of a spatula.

Step 7: Now prepare the pan with butter and flour. After that, you need to pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8: Remove cake from the oven after it is completely cooked. Now allow it to cool.

Step 9: Slice the cake horizontally and add the custard with a pastry bag. Using a pastry bag, pipe top of cake with custard.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the secret of sponge cake?

Provide it some air.

What is special about sponge cake?

The sponge cakes have a very light and fluffy texture  because they don't have much fat.

What makes a sponge cake dense?

If your cake is too thick. A cake that is too dense usually has too much liquid, too much sugar or too little yeast.

Should you refrigerate custard cake?

Custard cake can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.

How long does sponge cake last?

Covering your cake in icing is a great way to preserve the cake ahead of time. It should last about 4 to 5 days when stored this way.