ITALIAN MIMOSA CAKE: very soft and spectacular!

Name: ITALIAN MIMOSA CAKE: very soft and spectacular!
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T10:39:18Z
Duration: PT213.797S
Channel: Food Inspiration

published on 18 February, 2026 at 11:39

INGREDIENTS

For sponge cake:

8 eggs

260g (1 1/4 cups) of sugar

Vanilla extract

130g (1 cup) of all-purpose flour

130g (1 cup) of potato starch

For custard

510ml (2 cups) of milk

Vanilla seeds

5 egg yolks

180g (1 cup) of sugar

60g (1/2 cup) of cornstarch

For the syrup

120ml (1/2 cup) of water

80g (1/2 cup) of sugar

60ml (1/4 cup) of grand marnier

For the chantilly cream

110g of whipped cream

METHOD

1. In a bowl add the eggs and sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla essence, sift the flour and potato starch, and incorporate with a spatula. Split the mixture in half.

2. Pour the first half into the cake mold (20cm - mold size) and transfer to the oven. Bake at 180°C/360°F for 40 minutes. Repeat the process with the other half of the batter.

3. In a saucepan pour the milk and vanilla and bring it to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat.

4. In a mixing bowl add the egg yolks and sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Add the cornstarch and mix to obtain a lumps-free mixture.

5. Pour the hot milk into the mixing bowl and mix it well. Transfer to the heat and cook until thickens. Let it cool.

6. In a saucepan add the water, sugar, and grand marnier and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let it cool.

7. Transfer the prepared custard into the bowl and mix with the whipped cream to combine.

8. Remove all the hardest parts from the first sponge cake, both the edges and the surface,e and cut three discs.

9. Place the first sponge cake disc on a serving plate and brush the entire base with the prepared syrup. Spread the first layer of cream.

10. Proceed in this way until you cover the last sponge cake disc. Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream.

11. Take the other sponge cake and cut it into cubes. Cover the whole cake with the cubes.

12. Cut a slice and enjoy.

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