Magic Custard Cake: One Batter, Three Layers of Heaven! ✨๐Ÿฐ


 

1. Prep the Batter

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

  • Whisk egg yolks + sugar until pale. Add melted butter, water, and vanilla.

  • Gently mix in flour until just combined.

  • Slowly pour in warm milk, whisking constantly (batter will be thin).

2. Whip the Egg Whites

  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.

  • Fold (don’t stir!) whites into batter—it’ll look lumpy and separated (that’s OK!).

3. Bake the Magic

  • Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake 50-60 minutes until golden with a slight jiggle.

  • Cool 1 hour in the pan (it sets as it cools!).

4. Serve the Wonder

  • Dust with powdered sugar and top with berries or whipped cream.

  • Slice to reveal the three stunning layers!


Pro Tips for Perfect Magic Cake

๐Ÿ”ฎ Room-Temperature Eggs – Whips better for defined layers.
๐Ÿฅ› Warm the Milk – Helps prevent butter from solidifying.
๐Ÿฏ Flavor Twists – Add lemon zest, cinnamon, or almond extract.
❄️ Chill for Clean Slices – Refrigerate 2 hours if serving neat slices.


Why It Works (The Science!)

  • Egg whites float, creating the cake layer.

  • Flour + yolks sink, forming the custard.

  • Milk/butter settle into the dense base.


Serving Ideas

๐Ÿ“ Classic – With fresh strawberries.
๐Ÿซ Chocoholic – Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
☕ Elegant – Espresso powder dusted on top.

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