Description
Creamy pumpkin magic custard cake weaves autumn’s enchantment into each delectable slice, marrying silky layers with warm seasonal spices. Dessert enthusiasts will discover a luxurious journey through delicate textures and rich, comforting flavors that dance gracefully on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs, yolks separated from whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- Pinch of cream of tartar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and thoroughly coat a baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Carefully melt butter and let it reach a slightly cooled temperature, ensuring it’s not scorching hot.
- Gently warm milk to a lukewarm state, creating an ideal temperature for mixing.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer, continuing until distinctive stiff peaks develop and hold their shape.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously blend egg yolks and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate melted butter and vanilla extract into the yolk mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice directly into the mixture, gently folding to create a smooth batter.
- Carefully introduce pumpkin puree, mixing until the color and texture become uniform.
- Slowly pour lukewarm milk into the batter, stirring consistently to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Delicately fold egg whites into the batter, using a gentle lifting motion to preserve the airy texture.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely before cutting into servings.
Notes
- Separate eggs carefully to ensure clean, distinct whites without any yolk for perfect meringue texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help batter mix smoothly and create consistent custard layers.
- Fold egg whites gently using a spatula with light, sweeping motions to maintain air bubbles and prevent deflation.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice according to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg