19 Italian Wedding Cake Recipe Uk Unleash Your Inner Chef!

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

• Eggs - 6 large
• Sugar - 1 cup
• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Butter - ½ cup, melted
• Milk - ¼ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

For the pastry cream:

• Egg yolks - 6
• Milk - 2 cups
• Sugar - ½ cup
• Cornstarch - ¼ cup
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

For the fruit topping:

• Fresh strawberries - 1 pint
• Fresh blueberries - 1 pint
• Fresh raspberries - 1 pint
• Fresh blackberries - 1 pint

For the glaze:

• Apricot jam - ½ cup
• Water - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Step 1: Make the sponge cake

To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, then pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the pans.

Step 2: Prepare the pastry cream

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to boil. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let the pastry cream cool completely before using.

Step 3: Assemble the cake

Once the cakes and pastry cream have cooled, it's time to assemble the cake. Place one layer of the sponge cake on a serving plate and spread a layer of pastry cream on top. Add a layer of mixed berries, then place the second layer of cake on top. Spread the remaining pastry cream on the top and sides of the cake. Arrange the remaining berries on top of the cake.

Step 4: Make the glaze

In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and water over low heat until it becomes a smooth glaze. Brush the glaze over the berries on top of the cake.

Your Italian wedding cake is now ready to be served and enjoyed! This delicious and elegant dessert is sure to impress your guests and add a touch of authenticity to any special occasion. Buon appetito!