Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy layered cake, inspired by a Czech recipe! Light and fluffy sponge cake embraces a creamy vanilla custard filling, creating a delightful dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. This show-stopping cake is perfect for impressing friends and family – they'll be raving about it for weeks! Get ready to experience a taste of Czech baking tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 503.9 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake

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How to Make Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup (240ml) milk and 2 tablespoons (20g) of sugar to a boil.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) milk and the contents of one 3.9 oz (110g) package of vanilla instant pudding mix.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture into the boiling milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  6. Gradually add 1/3 cup (75ml) vegetable oil while mixing.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  8. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup (70g) dried cranberries or raisins (optional).
  10. Pour half of the batter into a greased 10x2 inch round cake pan.
  11. Spoon the cooled vanilla pudding evenly over the batter.
  12. Pour the remaining batter over the pudding.
  13. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. Once completely cool, drizzle with your favorite glaze (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

278g

Fat

18g

Carbs

29g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake?

Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake?

Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake has approximately 503.9 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake?

The key ingredients for Sponge And Vanilla Custard Cake are Vanilla Pudding Mix, Milk, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Powdered Sugar, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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