Description
A delicious Italian Cream Brioche Cake that combines fluffy brioche with a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Brioche Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and mix until the dough forms.
- Knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a ball. Place it in a greased cake pan.
- Allow the dough to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Cream Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the brioche is cooled, slice it horizontally.
- Spread the whipped cream filling over the bottom half of the brioche.
- Replace the top half of the brioche.
- Dust the top generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is well incorporated for a tender texture.
- When whipping the cream, use a chilled bowl for better results.
- The brioche can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container until ready to assemble.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg