Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Custard Cake Recipe, featuring a luscious custard center sandwiched between a fluffy cake base and sponge top. A magical dessert that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer:
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (lukewarm)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
Dusting:
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare batter: Beat egg yolks and sugar, add melted butter, vanilla, water, and flour. Slowly whisk in warm milk until smooth.
- Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake forms distinct layers: a dense base, creamy custard center, and sponge top.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and lukewarm milk.
- Store chilled for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
