Traditional Romanian Pan Di Spagna Cake Recipe | Easy Dessert Tutorial

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is lower in calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lighter.

chocolate ganache

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark chocolate offers a richer flavor with less sugar.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease the cake pans.

Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls.

Add half of the sugar to the egg whites and half to the egg yolks.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla sugar until creamy and light in color.

Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in a light motion.

Gradually add flour, about two heaping tablespoons at a time, while gently mixing.

Measure out 2 cups of flour, using about 1 cup so far, and continue to mix gently.

Prepare the cake pans and ensure the oven is preheated to 350°F before placing the cakes inside.

Bake for about 20 minutes, checking for doneness.

Let the cakes cool before adding the jam filling.

Spread apricot or peach jam between the layers of the cake.

Dust the top with a mixture of powdered sugar and vanilla sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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