Description
Vanilla Magic Custard Cake is an effortlessly enchanting dessert that combines a smooth, creamy custard layer with a light, fluffy sponge in one simple bake. This recipe creates a naturally separated three-layer cake with basic pantry ingredients, perfect for any occasion whether casual or elegant. Its comforting texture and warm vanilla aroma make it a foolproof favorite that impresses without complexity.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or cake pan to prevent sticking, ensuring even cooking and easy release.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, helping create the cake’s light texture and signature custard layers.
- Add Milk, Butter, and Vanilla: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract with the egg mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Fold in Flour and Salt: Gently sift the flour and salt over the wet ingredients and carefully fold them in to avoid deflating the batter, ensuring lightness and structure.
- Bake and Reveal the Magic: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard layer has formed underneath. Allow to cool slightly to set the layers before serving.
Notes
- Use eggs at room temperature for better volume and smoother batter.
- Fold flour in carefully to keep the batter light and achieve perfect layering.
- Use whole milk over low-fat milk for a creamier custard texture.
- Check doneness with a toothpick: it should come out clean but not dry, as custard remains slightly soft.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting for neat slices and fully set custard layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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