Homemade Cream-Filled Sponge Cakes

Indulge in these delightful homemade cream-filled sponge cakes that are light, fluffy, and simply delicious. This recipe yields perfectly baked sponge cakes filled with a luscious cream filling, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you serve them for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack, these cream-filled sponge cakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a batch of these scrumptious cakes ready to enjoy in no time.

Ingredients

• For the sponge cakes:
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 4 large eggs
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/4 cup milk
• - For the cream filling:
• - 1 cup heavy cream
• - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sponge cake pan.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale yellow in color. This step may take about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the cream filling by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
9. Once the cake has cooled, carefully slice it in half horizontally. Spread the cream filling onto the bottom half of the cake and place the top half back on to create a sandwich.
10. Serve the cream-filled sponge cakes immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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