Magic Custard Cake

✨ Magic Custard Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, separated

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup melted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk, lukewarm

• ¼ tsp salt

• Powdered sugar, for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the batter: Beat egg yolks with sugar until light and creamy. Add melted butter and vanilla, then mix in the flour.

2. Add milk: Gradually pour in the lukewarm milk while whisking until smooth.

3. Beat egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.

4. Combine: Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Don’t overmix—the batter will remain quite thin and slightly lumpy.

5. Bake: Pour into a greased 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.

6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

7. Serve: Dust generously with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Tip: The cake naturally forms three layers while baking—a firm bottom, creamy custard center, and light sponge-like top. That’s the “magic”!