Here’s the recipe for the creamy custard-filled sponge cake shown in your image (soft vanilla sponge with a rich custard layer and bits of orange/fruit).
🍰 Custard Cream Cake (Vanilla Sponge with Creamy Filling)
🧁 Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake
- 4 eggs
- 150 g sugar (¾ cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 120 ml milk (½ cup)
- 120 ml vegetable oil (½ cup)
- 250 g flour (about 2 cups)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange (optional but recommended)
- Small diced candied orange or peach (optional)
For the Custard Cream
- 500 ml milk (2 cups)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp butter
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Custard
- In a saucepan, mix milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
- Remove from heat, add butter, mix well.
- Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and let cool.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla – mix gently.
- Sift in flour and baking powder.
- Fold gently, then add orange zest and fruit pieces if using.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Pour half of the cake batter into a lined baking pan.
- Spread the custard evenly over the batter.
- Gently cover with the remaining batter.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 40–45 minutes
- Let cool completely before slicing.
✨ Result
- Super soft sponge
- Thick creamy custard center
- Light citrus aroma
- Perfect for tea or coffee ☕