This elegant cake combines a soft vanilla sponge base, a light almond meringue topping, and a silky vanilla cream filling. It’s a perfect dessert for celebrations, holidays, or when you want something truly special.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
Light and fluffy texture
Crunchy almond meringue topping
Creamy vanilla filling
Beautiful presentation, simple preparation
Ingredients
Cake Base:
100 g butter, softened
120 g sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
4 tablespoons milk
4 egg yolks
100 g all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Almond Meringue:
100 g almonds (ground or finely chopped)
4 egg whites
180 g sugar
Cream Filling:
500 ml vanilla custard or vanilla cream
250 ml heavy cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Base
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Cream the butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one by one, then mix in the milk. Sift together the flour and baking powder and gently fold into the batter. Spread the mixture evenly into a lined baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Almond Meringue
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while beating until glossy. Fold in the ground almonds carefully. Spread the meringue over the cake batter.
3️⃣ Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and crisp. Let the cake cool completely.
4️⃣ Prepare the Cream Filling
Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold it into the vanilla custard until smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake
Carefully slice the cake horizontally if desired. Spread the vanilla cream filling evenly and reassemble. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled and garnish with sliced almonds or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect with coffee or tea.
Final Thoughts
This almond meringue vanilla cream cake is light, creamy, and beautifully balanced in texture and flavor. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
