Italian Cream-Filled Sponge Cake
This Italian Cream-Filled Sponge Cake is one of those classic desserts that feels simple but tastes like something from a bakery. The first time I made this Cream-Filled Sponge Cake, I remember being surprised by how soft the sponge turned out light and almost melt-in-your-mouth.
Ingredients
- 5 –6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 –1½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 –2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whip eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Fold in vanilla, flour, and baking powder gently.
- Pour into a prepared cake pan and bake until golden.
- Cool completely, then slice sponge into layers.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer cake with cream, chill, and serve.