Description
This Custard Cake recipe creates a delightful dessert with three distinct layers: a light sponge on top, creamy custard in the middle, and a dense base. Perfect for those who enjoy a rich, yet not overly sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk (lukewarm)
Additional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar and water until pale. Mix in melted butter and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, then whisk in warm milk.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and firm.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cake cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake has a unique texture with its three distinct layers: sponge, custard, and base.
- Use lukewarm milk to prevent curdling of the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
