Magic Custard Cake
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Magic Custard Cake
Description
The Magic Custard Cake recipe consists of mixing separated eggs with sugar and melted butter, incorporating warm milk, vanilla extract, and flour, then folding in stiff egg whites carefully. This process creates a batter that separates during baking to form three distinct layers: a light sponge on top, a creamy custard in the middle, and a slightly denser base.
Baking at a moderate temperature allows the custard center to set just enough to be slightly jiggly when done, contributing to a soft and smooth texture, while the top develops a pale golden crust. The balance of textures from the fluffy top layer and creamy custard underneath offers an interesting eating experience. Vanilla adds subtle sweetness, complementing the simple ingredients.
After cooling, the cake is cut into slices and dusted generously with powdered sugar, adding a touch of sweetness and visual appeal. This dessert pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee and is ideal for those looking for a custard cake that is not overly rich.
Ingredients
- 4 egg separated
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled slightly, unsalted
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk warmed, 2%
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with parchment paper or coat liberally with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, butter, and salt until the mixture is well combined, and it turns pale yellow.
- Drizzle the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture while mixing on low speed. Add the vanilla extract and flour and mix to combine.
- Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture a little at a time. Do not overmix! Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan
- Bake for 40 -50 minutes or until set. The middle should be a little jiggly when you take the cake out of the oven.
- Cool completely before cutting into 9 slices. Sprinkle the top of the cake liberally with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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