Ingredients
Sponge Cake:
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Homemade Vanilla Pudding:
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whipped Cream Layer:
1 1/4 cups cold heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
Fruit:
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (optional, for the "blue" layer)
Instructions
Bake the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt until thick, pale, and tripled in volume.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula to keep the air in the batter.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Let it cool completely, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
Make the Vanilla Pudding:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch.
- Place over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla sugar and butter until smooth. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool.
Prepare the Whipped Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large glass trifle bowl or individual jars, layer the sponge cake cubes at the bottom.
- Add a generous layer of the cooled vanilla pudding.
- Place a layer of sliced strawberries (red) and blueberries (blue) against the glass.
- Top with the whipped cream layer.
- Repeat layers if space allows, ending with a decorative swirl of whipped cream and fresh berries on top.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats