Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for a sponge cake with pineapple cream:
Ingredients:
For the Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pineapple Cream Filling:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans.
2. Make the Sponge Cake:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Make the Pineapple Cream Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pineapple mixture until well combined.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the sponge cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of the pineapple cream filling over the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining pineapple cream.
5. Optional: Garnish:
- Garnish the cake with additional pineapple slices or shredded coconut for added flavor and decoration.
6. Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least a couple of hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Slice and enjoy your delicious sponge cake with pineapple cream!
Feel free to customize the recipe according to your preferences, and enjoy your tasty creation!