Description
A delightful and comforting dessert with impossibly light layers and a silky custard flavor, perfect for sharing or enjoying on quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs, separated and at room temperature
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 125 g melted butter (cooled slightly)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup plain flour (sifted)
- 2 cups lukewarm milk
- ¼ cup icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and caster sugar, beating until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract, then gradually add the sifted flour, stirring until incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the lukewarm milk, whisking until smooth. Fold in the whipped egg whites gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and set.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then dust with icing sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl for best volume. Keep an eye on the baking process to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: custard cake, dessert, magical cake, easy dessert, baking, cozy recipe