The rapid pace of life forces housewives to purchase ready-made sweets. But a self-made cake cannot replace even the most delicious one purchased in a store. After all, it is baked by the hands of a loved one with love.

It is biscuit cakes that are very popular with those with a sweet tooth. And some believe that the most important step is the preparation of the cake. But without the right cream, sweetness will not acquire that unforgettable taste that will remain in your memory for a long time.

For example, one cream will completely saturate the cakes, while the other will make it dry. Therefore, its choice and preparation should be given no less attention than the cakes.

Delicious cream for biscuit cakes

Undoubtedly, in order for the cakes to soak, the cream must be soft and light. According to many housewives, it is custard that is perfect for these purposes. However, its texture is very light, so it is not suitable for cake decorating. Despite this, many people with a sweet tooth associate this very taste with biscuit cake.

Use a non-stick pot in the process. Mix milk, flour and sugar in it. And already at this stage, add vanilla sugar. Beat everything with a mixer until smooth. There should be no lumps. This will take approximately one minute.

Place the pot over low heat. It should cook for 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken. So that there are no lumps during the cooking process, you can periodically beat the mixture with a mixer. Leave the mixture to cool after 5 minutes.

Put butter in a warm cream and beat again until smooth. Start smearing the cakes only when it has completely cooled down.

Butter cream

Butter sponge cake cream will accentuate the unforgettable taste of sweetness and serve as an excellent decoration. In Europe, this particular recipe is the most popular. For its preparation, use a simple oil without flavoring additives. Products for a popular recipe:

1. Butter - 350 grams;
2. Vanilla sugar. One sachet is enough;
3. Condensed milk - one can (not boiled);

Cooking time - up to 20 minutes. Calorie content - 520.72 kcal per 100 grams.

Beat butter with a mixer until fluffy. Beat better at medium speed. Then add vanilla sugar and mix thoroughly. Now start whipping the butter at the same speed, while pouring the condensed milk in a thin stream. Then beat for a few more minutes until the cream is smooth.

In addition to this recipe, there is another, popularly called it the classic recipe for butter cream. It is also easy to prepare and does not take much time. It includes:

1. Powdered sugar - 1/3 cup;
2. Chicken yolks - 2 pieces;
3. Butter - 200 grams;
4. Rum or cognac. A few drops are added as desired.

Cooking time - up to 15 minutes. Calorie content - 559.90 kcal per 100 grams.

In a deep bowl, mix well the butter and icing sugar. Whisk the yolks separately and add to the butter. Now beat everything until smooth. You can use a whisk or mixer. Add rum or cognac at the very end.

Regardless of what kind of butter cream you decide to prepare, remove the oil from the refrigerator for a while before that. It should be soft.

Curd cream

It should be noted that such a cream is especially suitable for those who are sensitive to their figure. Not only is it very easy to prepare, it's also low in calories. Therefore, in addition to being very tasty, it is also healthy. It contains organic acids, phosphorus, calcium, iodine and B vitamins.

1. Cream - 250 ml, preferably 30%;
2. Cottage cheese - 500 grams;
3. Powdered sugar - 200 grams.

Cooking time - up to 15 minutes. Caloric content - 182.50 per 100 grams.

In a deep bowl or in a blender, combine the cottage cheese and powder. After that, beat the cream separately until a fluffy mass is formed and add to the curd. Mix everything gently until smooth.
Such curd cream is used both for lubrication and for decorating your favorite biscuit cake.

Boiled condensed milk cream

The peculiarity of such a cream is that it cannot be spoiled, just like from sour cream. It is he who conquers the hearts of many sweet tooth. It should contain such products.

1. Condensed milk, must be boiled - one can;
2. Butter - one pack;
3. In accordance with personal preferences, you can add 100 ml of uncooked condensed milk;
4. Again add cognac and / or vanillin as desired.

Cooking time - 10 minutes. Caloric content - 445.09 kcal per 100 grams.

Before starting the process, you need to make sure that the temperature of the condensed milk and oil is approximately the same. Therefore, keep them in the room for a while.

Stir butter and boiled condensed milk in a deep bowl with a spoon. Then beat with a mixer until smooth. If you decide to add ordinary condensed milk, then add and beat the mixture well again with a mixer. When completely whipped, add cognac (a couple of drops) and vanillin to taste. Beat well afterwards.

Sour cream

Sour cream, as well as curd, is considered the least high-calorie. But besides that, it is very easy to prepare it.

1. Sugar - 200 grams;
2. Sour cream - 500 ml;
3. Thickener - one package;
4. Vanillin to taste.

Cooking time - up to 10 minutes without steeping. Calorie content - 280 kcal per 100 grams.

In a deep bowl, stir the sour cream and sugar with a regular whisk or fork.

Vanillin and thickener should only be added when the consistency is uniform. Then beat with a mixer until thickened. The mass must be dense. Let it brew in the refrigerator. Better to leave it for a few hours. Then you can grease and decorate the cake.

In some cases, you do not need to add a thickener. For example, if you are using already thick sour cream.

Chocolate cream recipe

Many hostesses claim that it is this chocolate taste that is simply created for biscuit cakes. But at the same time, it is quite high in calories. Prepare the following products for the cream.

1. Granulated sugar - three tablespoons;
2. Add cocoa powder - two tablespoons;
3. Butter. One tablespoon will suffice;
4. Cow's milk - 500 ml. Better to take fatty;
5. Starch - three tablespoons and vanilla sugar.

Cooking time - up to 20 minutes. Calorie content - 189 kcal per 100 grams.

Use a non-stick pan. Mix well 250 ml of milk, butter in it, add cocoa and sugar in the process. Put it to warm on a small fire. When the mixture boils, cook for exactly three minutes. Stir constantly during cooking. Turn off the heat after three minutes.

While the mixture is cooling, mix the starch with the remaining milk so that there are no lumps left. Try to do this as quickly as possible so that the mixture does not cool down. Pour milk into hot cream, add vanilla sugar immediately after.

Now put everything on a low heat again, and when the cream comes to a boil, cook for two minutes. The cream will thicken during this time, so stir it well at all times. After two minutes, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

• when preparing buttercream, pay particular attention to the quality of the butter used. The better and fresher it is, the better the cream will taste;
• curd cream has a special secret. If you don't forget about it, then such a cake will be a real gift for your family. The products must be fresh and uniform;
• you can make the chocolate cream richer. Grate the chocolate and sprinkle over each crust. Only then lubricate with cream;
• don't forget about fruits or berries. They will serve not only as a decoration, but also as a natural and healthy flavoring additive. They can be added with each of these creams. Even if you are constantly preparing the same cream. Always use different berries and fruits. It will seem every time original, new and unique;
• food colors can also delight you and your loved ones. Add them while cooking and decorate the cake with different colors. For example, if the jewelry is in the shape of roses, add red food coloring to the cream;

And remember that no matter what cream for biscuit cakes you prepare, you can always give it an interesting taste by adding a few drops of essence to it.