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Triple layered cake with powdered sugar and strawberries on top

Magic Custard Cake

A six-ingredient, custardy cake which separates itself into three layers.
4.43 from 21 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Romanaian
Servings 10 people
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

  • Conventional oven
  • brownie pan
  • parchment paper
  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 8 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk lukewarm (105-110℉)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F
  • Line an 8”x 8” brownie pan with parchment paper
  • In a large bowl, add 4 egg yolks and sugar. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it’s pale yellow. 
  • Add the melted butter and vanilla extract. Beat for a couple more minutes. Fold in the flour.
  • Once incorporated, add the warm milk, stirring to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer into stiff peaks.
  • Add the egg whites to the yolk mixture and gently fold them in.  Be sure not to over-mix --there should be some streaks of egg white visible. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-70 minutes, or until the top is golden.
  • After the cake has cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar. You may top with fresh fruit too if you like.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 467IUCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 6 ingredient cake, custard, layer cake, magic cake
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