Snowy Bavarian Bliss Cake Delight: A Heavenly, Light Dessert

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with ½ cup of sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the beaten egg whites carefully, ensuring not to deflate the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing and setting aside.
2. Make the Bavarian Cream:

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom.
In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream, heating over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
Let the cream cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until it thickens and sets to a pudding-like consistency.
3. Assemble the Cake:

Once the sponge cake is completely cool and the Bavarian cream has set, slice the cake horizontally into two even layers.
Place the bottom layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread the chilled Bavarian cream evenly over it.
Top with the second layer of cake, gently pressing down.
Chill the entire cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to firm up.
4. Serve and Garnish:

Before serving, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
Optionally, garnish with fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, for a pop of color and extra freshness.
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