Magic Custard Cake Recipe

🍰 Magic Custard Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs (at room temperature, separated)

• ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup (150g) sugar

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)

• 2 cups (500ml) lukewarm milk

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional, for stabilizing egg whites)

• Pinch of salt

• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper or lightly butter it.

2. Separate the eggs: Place egg yolks in one bowl and egg whites in another.

3. Whip the egg whites:

   • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt (and cream of tartar if using) until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

4. Mix yolks and sugar:

   • Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.

   • Add melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well.

5. Add flour:

   • Sift in the flour gradually and mix until fully incorporated.

6. Add milk:

   • Gently mix in the lukewarm milk and 1 tbsp water. The batter will be very thin—this is normal.

7. Fold in egg whites:

   • Gently fold in the whipped egg whites in 3 batches. Do not overmix. You want some lumps—this helps form the layers.

8. Bake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and doesn’t jiggle excessively in the center.

9. Cool:

   • Let it cool completely in the pan. Then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.

10. Serve:

    • Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.