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Introduction
This Italian Cream Filled Pastry Cake is a luxurious dessert that combines a tender cake with silky-smooth vanilla pastry cream. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or whenever you want to impress, this cake captures the essence of classic Italian patisserie in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Pastry Cream:
2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
5 large egg yolks
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
⅓ cup (40 g) cornstarch
1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Cake Layers:
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (60 ml) milk
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
How to Make
Make the Pastry Cream:
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