Preparation Time
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Dough:
150g flour (1 + 1/2 cups)
100ml water (1/2 cup)
100ml milk (1/2 cup)
80g butter (1/3 cup)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream:
500ml milk
150g sugar (3/4 cup)
100g flour (1 cup)
2 eggs
180g butter (3/4 cup)
Optional: vanilla flavor
Icing sugar for dusting
Directions
Prepare the Dough:
Heat the Liquid Ingredients:
In a pot, combine 100ml of milk, 100ml of water, and 80g of butter. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the Flour:
Once the mixture starts to boil, add 150g of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Stir continuously until the mixture comes off the sides of the pot and forms a smooth dough.
Cool the Dough:
Let the dough cool down slightly.
Incorporate the Eggs:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Add the eggs one at a time to the dough, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.
Bake the Layers:
Line a 25 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
Pour half of the dough into the pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in a static oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20 minutes in the medium-low part of the oven. Do not open the oven during baking.
Repeat for the second layer.
Prepare the Cream:
Combine Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 150g of sugar, and 100g of flour.
Cook the Cream:
In a pot, bring 500ml of milk to a boil.
Gradually add the egg mixture to the boiling milk, stirring constantly.
Cook for about 3 minutes after it starts to boil, then turn off the heat.
Cover the pot and let the cream cool.
Incorporate the Butter:
In a mixing bowl, beat 180g of butter until fluffy.
Gradually add the cooled cream to the butter, mixing well until smooth.
You can add a few drops of vanilla flavor if desired
Layer the Cake:
Place one layer of the baked dough on a serving plate.
Spread the cream evenly over the layer.
Place the second layer of dough on top.
Chill and Serve:
Leave the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Dust with icing sugar just before serving.
