Description
Indulge in the magic of this Vanilla Magic Custard Cake that forms three distinct layers of deliciousness in every bite – a dense base, creamy custard center, and fluffy sponge top.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 cups whole milk (lukewarm)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature, separated)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare Ingredients: Warm milk. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, sugar, and water until pale. Add melted butter and vanilla. Mix in flour. Slowly whisk in warm milk. Gently fold in egg whites.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and slightly jiggly. Cool and chill for 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- The cake forms three layers while baking: a dense bottom, custard center, and sponge top.
- Room temperature eggs are essential for proper layer separation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
