Making desserts can be a rewarding adventure and this filled sponge cake will show you exactly why.

Soft, spongy and with a filling that will remind you of pastry cream, this sponge cake is a delight that will surprise both adults and children.

And if you’ve never tried making a sponge cake, this is your chance! Not only is it easy, but I also guarantee that you will become the hero of the after-dinner meal.

Ingredients

For the Bizcochuelo :

• 4 Eggs
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of Margarine
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup of warm milk
• 2 cups of 0000 Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• c/n of icing sugar
• Sprinkles or chips to decorate

For Filling and Covering :

• 2 cans of condensed milk
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 Yolks
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 200 gr. Sour cream (previously prepared)

Procedure

1. Separate the whites from the eggs. Reserve the yolks.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff. If you have a mixer, the better, but if not, you can also achieve it by hand.
3. Combine the yolks with sugar, vanilla extract and margarine, and beat until fluffy.
4. Little by little, add the milk and flour with the baking powder, mixing well.
5. Incorporate the egg whites until stiff with enveloping movements.
6. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper and a little margarine. Dump the preparation.
7. Bake over moderate heat for about 35 minutes. She checks with a toothpick. Let cool and carefully remove the paper.

For Filling and Covering :

8. In a pot, combine all the ingredients except the cream. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
9. Off the heat, add the sour cream and mix well. Let it cool.
10. Divide the cake into three equal discs. Fill between each disc and cover the top. Decorate with powdered sugar and sprinkles or chips.
11. Refrigerate until serving time. A delight!

Tips :

• It is always good to turn on the oven at the beginning of preparation to ensure even cooking.
• You can adapt this cake to your favorite flavor, such as chocolate or orange.
• If you don’t know how to make sour cream, simply combine 200 cc of heavy cream with two tablespoons of lemon juice. And ready!