Soft Cake with Vanilla Custard Cream
INGREDIENTS
- For the cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil (70 ml)
- 2/3 cup sour cream (150 g)
- Vanilla extract to taste
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
- 1 packet (1 tablespoon) baking powder
- For the custard:
- 1 cup milk (250 ml)
- 1 egg
- 3.2 tablespoons sugar (40 g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
PROCEDURE
Prepare the custard by whisking 1 egg with sugar and cornstarch. Mix well and then gradually add the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously. Let it rest.
In a separate bowl, prepare the cake batter. Whisk together 4 eggs, sugar, vanilla, and baking powder. Blend in the oil and sour cream. Sift in the flour and add more vanilla. Pour the mixture into a cake mold and use the custard to create diamond shapes on top.
Bake at 345°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.