Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this Fruity Cream Cake Delight, a perfect blend of fluffy cake, creamy filling, and a fruit-packed explosion of flavors. This cake features layers of smooth cream interspersed with juicy chunks of green and red apples, tangy blueberries, and crunchy walnuts. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes, making it an irresistible treat for any dessert lover.
Why You'll Love This: This cake's charm lies in its combination of simplicity and richness. The airy cake base is enhanced by a velvety cream and the natural sweetness and tartness of the fruits, providing a refreshing contrast. The addition of walnuts introduces a delightful crunch, complementing the softness of the baked cake and the smoothness of the cream. It's a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round, offering a comforting slice of sweetness whenever desired.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for family gatherings, brunches, or as a festive dessert during holiday celebrations. It's also perfect for afternoon tea sessions or as a special treat at potlucks. This cake's visually appealing layers and fresh taste make it a great choice for celebrations or simply as a way to brighten up any day.
Decoration Tips: To enhance the visual appeal, you can arrange some extra blueberries and apple slices on top of the cake before baking. Once baked, a dusting of powdered sugar not only adds to its beauty but also gives it a delicate sweetness. For a more decadent finish, drizzle with a light vanilla glaze or caramel sauce.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 2 packets of vanilla sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- Slightly less than 1 cup vegetable oil
- Slightly less than 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Cream:
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 300 ml milk
- For the Filling:
- 1 green apple, cubed
- 1 red apple, cubed
- A handful of walnuts
- A small bowl of flour-dusted blueberries
- For Topping:
- Flour-dusted blueberries
- Start by making the cream: Combine egg, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla sugar, and milk in a saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium heat until it thickens. Let it cool.
- For the cake batter, beat eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in milk and oil, then sift in flour and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour a little more than half of the batter into a greased 26 cm cake pan. Sprinkle evenly with cubed apples, walnuts, and blueberries. Cover with the remaining batter.
- Transfer the cooled cream into a piping bag and pipe over the top of the batter. Place additional blueberries on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) until the cake is cooked through.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Enjoy this delightful Fruity Cream Cake, a treat that perfectly combines the freshness of fruits with the comfort of a homemade cake!