There’s something truly magical about a cake that bakes into distinct layers without any extra effort. The Magic Custard Cake is a delightful dessert where a golden custard layer forms naturally beneath a soft, fluffy cake top—no complicated techniques required! Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this recipe promises to impress with its simplicity and stunning results.
Let’s dive into how to create this enchanting treat step by step!
Magic Custard Cake: A Layered Dessert That'll Leave You Spellbound
This Magic Custard Cake combines a creamy, dreamy custard base with a light sponge cake layer for a dessert that feels like pure magic. As it bakes, the batter separates effortlessly into two distinct layers—one rich and custardy, the other tender and buttery. It’s as easy as mixing ingredients and letting the oven do the rest!
So grab your mixing bowls and let’s conjure up some baking magic!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
No Extra Steps : The layers form automatically during baking—no piping or layering needed!
Simple Ingredients : Uses basic pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
Versatile : Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.
Impressive Results : Looks like it came from a bakery but requires no advanced skills.
Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
For the Cake:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
For the Custard:
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richness)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
Step 3: Prepare the Custard Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt until completely smooth.
Pour the custard mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.