5 ideas of cream for a sponge cake

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To create the perfect sponge cake, you need not only a fluffy cake, but also a delicious cream. It is the cream that gives the cake a special taste and aroma. Which one to choose? Below are 5 ideas for cream that will turn your sponge cake into a real culinary masterpiece.

1. Vanilla custard

Custard, known in French cuisine as crème pâtissière, has a delicate texture thanks to the combination of milk, eggs and vanilla. Suitable for light, classic cakes.

2. Butter cream with boiled condensed milk

Butter, boiled condensed milk, vanilla. This cream is easy to prepare and is suitable for those who love sweet, rich desserts.

3. Chocolate cream with dark chocolate

Melt dark chocolate with cream, add a little butter, cool. This cream has a rich taste and is suitable for holiday cakes.

4. Sour cream with berries

Use sour cream with a fat content of at least 20%, whip it with powdered sugar and add fresh berries. This cream will refresh the dessert and give it lightness.

5. Cream cheese icing

A cream cheese icing made from cream cheese (such as Philadelphia) mixed with whipped cream and honey is a great choice for those who love a delicate, creamy taste.

Tips

• For chocolate icing, choose chocolate with a high cocoa content to give it richness.
• You can make the cream cheese icing lighter by adding a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt.
• Always chill the icing before spreading it on the cake to get an even layer.