Magic custard cake is a delightful dessert that forms three layers while baking: a dense base, a creamy custard middle, and a soft sponge top. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and has a unique texture that’s irresistible!
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (lukewarm)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and set aside.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Add flour: Gradually add the flour to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Incorporate milk: Slowly pour in the lukewarm milk while whisking continuously, until the batter is smooth and liquidy.
- Whip egg whites: In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold egg whites into the batter: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in batches. The batter will be thin and slightly lumpy from the egg whites—this is normal.
- Pour into pan and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool and set: Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the custard layers.
- Dust and serve: Remove the cake from the pan, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!