Custard Filled Sponge Cake

Custard Filled Sponge Cake

It’s a challenge to find a classic treat that offers something unique, yet feels like a timeless classic. But when it comes to Custard Filled Sponge Cake, there’s no need to look any further. This delightful cake has all of that, plus an added layer of deliciousness to make it truly special.

The Custard Filled Sponge Cake is soft and light, with a creamy and sweet custard filling that adds a touch of homey comfort. It’s lightly-spiced and full of flavor, yet delicate enough for the most discerning palette.

The ingredients for the Custard Filled Sponge Cake are simple yet flavorful. All-purpose flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt give the sponge cake its classic texture and taste. For the custard, you’ll find milk, cream, egg yolks, and sugar.

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk

For the Custard Filling

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

For the Sponge Cake

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beating until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

For the Custard Filling

  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the milk, cream and egg yolks, whisking until combined.
  • Add the sugar and cornstarch, whisking until combined.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and cool before spreading on cooled cake.

The original Custard Filled Sponge Cake is believed to have been developed by European bakers centuries ago, but like many classic recipes it has taken on different variations around the world. In Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, custard filled sponge cakes are known, while in the Middle East cakes are filled with a creamy and sweet cheese or cream.

This combination of light and fluffy sponge cake and creamy custard is a truly scrumptious combination! Serve your Custard Filled Sponge Cake with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle

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