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Bizcocho de Vainilla con Guayaba
A classic vanilla sponge cake layered and filled with sweet guava paste, a beloved combination in Puerto Rican baking.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter(softened)
- 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 large Large eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk(room temperature)
- 8 oz Guava paste (gobernador)(cut into small pieces or mashed)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar(for dusting (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
💡 Conseils de pro: Using parchment paper on the bottom of the pans can help prevent sticking. - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensures leavening agents are evenly distributed. - 3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 3-5 minutes💡 Conseils de pro: This process incorporates air, contributing to the cake's texture. - 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
💡 Conseils de pro: Adding eggs gradually prevents the batter from separating. - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
💡 Conseils de pro: Do not overmix; overmixing can result in a tough cake. - 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
💡 Conseils de pro: Using a kitchen scale ensures even layers. - 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 30-35 minutes - 8
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 9
Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the guava paste evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
💡 Conseils de pro: If the guava paste is too firm, gently warm it slightly to make it spreadable. - 10
Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓Ensure all ingredients, especially butter, eggs, and milk, are at room temperature for optimal batter consistency.
- ✓The quality of guava paste significantly impacts the flavor; look for a good quality 'gobernador' type.
- ✓This cake can also be made as a single-layer cake in a 9x13 inch pan.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Add a cream cheese frosting for a richer dessert.
- Incorporate a tablespoon of rum into the batter.
- Use other fruit preserves like mango or passion fruit.