To prepare a delicious cake with layers and cream, it is essential to carefully follow the steps and enjoy each stage of this culinary process. We start with the layers. In a large bowl, we sift the flour, baking powder, and salt to aerate them and avoid lumps. This step is crucial for obtaining fluffy and tender layers.
In another bowl, we mix the eggs with the sugar until we obtain a frothy and light-colored mixture, which will add the necessary volume to the dough. We then add the milk and oil, mixing constantly to combine the ingredients. It is important for the oil to be at room temperature to incorporate better into the mixture.
After obtaining a homogeneous paste, we start gradually adding the sifted flour, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon. The dough should have a firm consistency but not be too dense. If we feel it is too hard, we add a little milk, and if it is too soft, we add more flour. Once the dough is ready, we divide it into four equal parts to form the four layers, which we bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 10-15 minutes, until they turn golden.
In parallel, we take care of the cream. We mix the flour with cold milk, being careful to avoid lumps. We place this mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously. The cream will gradually thicken, and when it reaches the desired consistency, we let it cool. In another bowl, we mix the butter with the powdered sugar until we obtain a fine and airy foam, which will make the cream lighter and more pleasant to taste.
Once the flour cream has completely cooled, we gradually add it to the butter mixture, using a spoon for each addition. It is important for the butter mixture to be at room temperature, and the flour cream to be cold to prevent curdling. We carefully mix until we obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Once the cream is ready, we cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, ideally overnight, to intensify the flavors.
After the layers have cooled, we fill them with the cream, being careful to distribute it evenly. We let the cake cool to soften, and the next day we cut it into portions. This way, we can enjoy a delicious cake, with tender layers and a fine cream, perfect for any occasion or simply to indulge our senses.
In another bowl, we mix the eggs with the sugar until we obtain a frothy and light-colored mixture, which will add the necessary volume to the dough. We then add the milk and oil, mixing constantly to combine the ingredients. It is important for the oil to be at room temperature to incorporate better into the mixture.
After obtaining a homogeneous paste, we start gradually adding the sifted flour, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon. The dough should have a firm consistency but not be too dense. If we feel it is too hard, we add a little milk, and if it is too soft, we add more flour. Once the dough is ready, we divide it into four equal parts to form the four layers, which we bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 10-15 minutes, until they turn golden.
In parallel, we take care of the cream. We mix the flour with cold milk, being careful to avoid lumps. We place this mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously. The cream will gradually thicken, and when it reaches the desired consistency, we let it cool. In another bowl, we mix the butter with the powdered sugar until we obtain a fine and airy foam, which will make the cream lighter and more pleasant to taste.
Once the flour cream has completely cooled, we gradually add it to the butter mixture, using a spoon for each addition. It is important for the butter mixture to be at room temperature, and the flour cream to be cold to prevent curdling. We carefully mix until we obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Once the cream is ready, we cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, ideally overnight, to intensify the flavors.
After the layers have cooled, we fill them with the cream, being careful to distribute it evenly. We let the cake cool to soften, and the next day we cut it into portions. This way, we can enjoy a delicious cake, with tender layers and a fine cream, perfect for any occasion or simply to indulge our senses.
Ingredients
Sheets: 3 eggs, 100 g powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, 500 g flour. Cream: 500 ml, 250 g butter, 275 g powdered sugar, 1 lemon (the recipe calls for lime, the green one), 2 tablespoons flour (I added more, almost 3).