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Vanilla Magic Custard Cake
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4.30 from 595 votes

Magic Custard Cake

This Vanilla Magic Custard Cake really is magic! During baking, the batter splits into a base, delicious custard layer and cake top - yum! It's a great dessert for your next event, or why not make just because!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Modern
Keyword: Custard Cake, Magic Custard Cake
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Lauren

Equipment

  • 1 x 20cm square baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs - room temperature
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 125 grams butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup plain flour - sifted - sifted
  • 2 cups milk lukewarm (500 mls)
  • ¼ cup icing sugar to decorate

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper, making sure to leave plenty of paper hanging over the sides.
  • Separate your eggs and place the egg whites into a CLEAN and DRY bowl - this is very important and beat using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set the egg whites aside until needed.
  • Place the egg yolks and caster sugar together in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until they have combined and are light and frothy.
  • With the electric mixer still going on a low speed, gradually add the melted butter and vanilla extract before adding the sifted flour a few spoonfuls at a time.
  • Gradually add the lukewarm milk and continue to beat on a low- medium speed to combine all of the ingredients.
  • Add the egg whites to the bowl and gently fold together the mixture.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin and place into your preheated oven and cook for 35 minutes or until a golden crust has formed on top of your cake.

Notes

  • Your baking time WILL vary depending on the temperature of your ingredients.  Some people may find they need to cook their cakes for up to an hour.
  • I cook this cake in a 20cm square baking tin, you can use a different size tin but the cooking time will vary.
  • The mixture will look lumpy and you may be convinced that it won't work out - keep going as the end result is worth it!

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg