Embark on a journey of irresistibility with the famous Pancho Cake – unrealistically delicious, quick, and easy, without a hint of gelatin! This delightful creation boasts layers of chocolate sponge, pineapples, prunes, walnuts, and cherries, all embraced by a luscious cream.
Chocolate Sponge Cake:
– 4 medium-sized eggs
– A pinch of salt
– 16g vanilla sugar
– 180g sugar
– 100ml milk (room temperature)
– 100g odorless vegetable oil
– 220g flour
– 40g cocoa
– 10g baking powder
Prepare Chocolate Sponge Cake:
– Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
– In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt, vanilla sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
– Add milk and vegetable oil, continuing to whisk.
– Sift in flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Fold until well combined.
– Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and bake for about 35 minutes or until a wooden stick comes out clean.
Prepare Ingredients for Layering:
– Drain canned pineapples, reserving 50ml of pineapple juice for impregnation.
– Snack on prunes to soften them.
– Chop walnuts.
– Drain canned cherries.
Cream Preparation:
– In a bowl, whip chilled whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.
– In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone (or detached sour cream), cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
Assembling the Pancho Cake:
– Cut the chocolate sponge into two layers.
– Sprinkle each layer with pineapple juice for impregnation.
– Spread a layer of cream, followed by pineapples, prunes, and walnuts. Repeat for the second layer, finishing with cherries on top.
Chill and Serve:
– Refrigerate the Pancho Cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
– Slice and serve this heavenly creation to the delight of your taste buds!