Description
Magical layers unfold in this vanilla magic custard cake, revealing a delightful three-tiered texture that melts effortlessly on your palate. Silky smooth and elegantly simple, you’ll savor each enchanting bite of this classic French-inspired dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Dusting/Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring edges are slightly overhanging for easy removal.
- Separate egg whites and yolks into two distinct mixing bowls, ensuring no yolk contamination in the whites.
- Melt butter until smooth and completely liquid, then allow to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency with a ribbon-like texture when lifted.
- Incorporate melted butter and vanilla extract into the yolk mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined and glossy.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the yolk mixture, creating a smooth and uniform batter without overmixing.
- Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Carefully fold whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula, using a gentle lifting motion to preserve the airiness.
- Pour the delicate batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution without deflating the mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center exhibits a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
- Carefully lift the cake from the pan using parchment paper edges and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Optional: Sprinkle vanilla bean seeds over the top for an enhanced aromatic experience.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, revealing the cake’s magical layered custard texture.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are completely free from yolk to achieve maximum volume and stability during whipping.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother batter consistency.
- Fold egg whites gently to maintain the delicate air bubbles that create the cake’s unique layered texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can deflate the whipped egg whites and compromise the cake’s signature light structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg