Description
A classic Italian cake often served for First Communion celebrations. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert that combines layers of sponge cake with creamy fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 200g sugar
- 200g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 250ml whipping cream
- 200g pastry cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Fold in flour and baking powder gently.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Cut the cake into two layers.
- Spread pastry cream on the first layer.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Place the second layer on top.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for best results.
- Let the cake cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- You can add fruit preserves between layers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: torta finta, first communion cake, Italian dessert, sponge cake