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
🔮 Room-Temperature Eggs – Whips better for defined layers.
🥛 Warm the Milk – Helps prevent butter from solidifying.
🍯 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
🍓 Classic – With fresh strawberries.
🍫 Chocoholic – Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
☕ Elegant – Espresso powder dusted on top.
