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Gâteau Magique (French Magic Cake)
Gâteau Magique is a layered French cake made from a batter of eggs, brown sugar, browned butter, flour, milk, and vanilla. The cake is known for its unique texture, which separates during baking into three layers: a custardy base, a creamy middle, and a light sponge on top. Optional blackberries can be added for a touch of fruitiness. This cake offers an elegant dessert option with complex texture from simple ingredients.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- salt a pinch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 125 g brown sugar
- 125 g butter
- 120 g flour
- 500 ml milk
- blackberry optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter over a low heat. Once at the boil, leave for 5-10 minutes until it turns golden brown, with the brown residue visible on the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat and strain the butter through a thin sieve. Leave to cool.
- Mix the egg yolks with the sugar. They should triple in volume, at least. Add the flour and the melted butter and mix gently.
- Heat up the milk and vanilla extract and gradually add it to the mixture, mixing continuously. The consistency will be fairly thin.
- Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they become stiff. Add to the mixture with a spatula mixing gently. Do not overmix, even if the mixture is not fully smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F). Butter a 24/24cm (9.5/9.5 inch) non-stick baking tray. Pour the mixture into the tray. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a nice golden brown.
- Leave the cake to cool in the tray for 1-2 hours and then slice it into delicious cubes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
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