🍰 Country-Style Cake with Pastry Cream – Soft, Homemade & Perfect for Coffee Time

This country-style cake with pastry cream (Torta Matera) is soft, simple, and full of homemade charm. With a fluffy base and creamy topping, it’s the perfect afternoon cake to enjoy with coffee or tea ☕💛

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 eggs 🥚
• 100 g sugar
• 100 ml oil
• 200 ml milk 🥛
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 300 g self-rising flour

For the Pastry Cream

• 500 ml milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 100 g sugar
• 40 g cornstarch
• Vanilla extract (to taste)

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Country-Style Cake with Pastry Cream

1. Make the Pastry Cream

• Heat the milk with vanilla until warm (do not boil)
• In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch
• Slowly add some warm milk while whisking
• Return everything to the heat and cook until thickened

Let it cool before using.

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2. Prepare the Cake Batter

• Beat eggs with sugar until light and creamy
• Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract
• Mix well until combined

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3. Add Dry Ingredients

Add the self-rising flour and mix until you get a smooth batter.

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4. Assemble

• Pour the batter into a greased baking pan
• Add spoonfuls of pastry cream on top
  👉 You can create a simple pattern or lattice for a bakery-style look

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5. Bake

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set.

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✨ Tips for Best Results

• Let the pastry cream cool before adding it to the batter
• Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft
• Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a classic finish

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🌟 Final Result

A soft, fluffy cake with creamy pastry topping, simple yet irresistible—just like a traditional homemade treat 🍰✨