Sponge cake with fruit filling
Description
Homemade treats for tea. This fruit-filled sponge cake recipe is great because you can experiment with it endlessly. You can make any cream you like best (including chocolate), and the fruit options offer a wide field for creativity. You can also add nuts, dried fruits, and other ingredients to make the cake even more delicious. Serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Using your favorite recipe, bake 2 fluffy sponge cakes. Let them cool completely, then carefully cut each in half horizontally with a sharp knife.
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Step 2
2. Prepare the cream. You can use an alternative to buttercream—chocolate cream, for example, based on condensed milk or ricotta. Use whichever cream you prefer in this recipe for a sponge cake with fruit filling. Spread it over half of the cake layer and carefully smooth it out.
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Step 3
3. And smooth it out. Try to make an even layer, but there's probably no need for overly meticulous work here.
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Step 4
4. Carefully place the second cake layer on top.
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Step 5
5. Pipe the cream around the edges using a pastry bag. Place any thick fruit jam or preserve in the center—it should not be runny.
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Step 6
6. Slice the selected fruits and berries into thin pieces. Place them on top of the jam.
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Step 7
7. Cover with the next cake layer.
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Step 8
8. And repeat the layers. This is the beautiful result you get.
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Step 9
9. The top can be decorated with cream as desired.
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Step 10
10. You can also cover a homemade fruit-filled sponge cake with chocolate glaze or ganache, for example. Let it soak for a couple of hours, then serve immediately.