Custard Cake
Treat yourself to the luxurious flavors of Custard Cake. A simple yet decadent dessert that everyone will love.
Servings 9 servings
Calories 256kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs separated
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter melted and slightly cooled - unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm milk whole or 2%
Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and creamy.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the flour until just combined.
- Slowly whisk in the warm milk until the batter is thin and smooth.
- Beat egg whites in a separate small bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, keeping as much air as possible. You don’t want to deflate them.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Remove and cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 24g