Description
A traditional Italian celebration cake, perfect for special occasions like communions. Layers of sponge cake filled with creamy custard and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups custard cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool, then slice it horizontally into two layers.
- Spread custard cream on the bottom layer, then add sliced strawberries and raspberries.
- Place the top layer over the filling and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Use fresh fruit for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: torta farcita comunione, Italian celebration cake, communion cake, custard cake, fruit cake