Custard Cake
Embarking on the journey to perfect Custard Cake is a delightful experience, akin to painting a masterpiece. Each layer, from the silky caramel foundation to the smooth custard and light-as-air chiffon cake, plays a crucial role in achieving an impeccable balance of flavors and textures. This dessert, designed for minimal effort with a delicious outcome, is perfect for any occasion, combining distinct textures and flavors to create a visually and tactilely impressive artisanal creation.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Servings
This recipe yields 8 servings.
Ingredients
- Sugar for caramel: 1 cup (200g)
- Egg yolks: 8
- Condensed milk: 1 can (14 ounces or 397g)
- Evaporated milk: 1 can (12 ounces or 354ml)
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Baking powder: 1 tsp (4g)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (2g)
- Egg whites: 8
- Sugar for cake: 1 cup (200g)
- Cream of tartar: 1/2 tsp (2g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5ml)
Method
- Start by making the caramel layer. Melt 1 cup of sugar in a pan until golden, swirling gently for even coverage. Pour into the bottom of your cake pan, allowing it to cool and solidify.
- For the custard, whisk egg yolks and gradually add condensed milk followed by evaporated milk. Strain this mixture over the cooled caramel.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a water bath by placing the cake pan in a larger baking dish filled with hot water.
- For the chiffon cake, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar, then add oil, milk, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.
- Pour batter over custard layer and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then refrigerate before serving.
This Custard Cake recipe epitomizes dessert perfection, blending the richness of caramel, the smoothness of custard, and the fluffiness of chiffon cake into a single, indulgent creation. Ideal for any gathering, its harmonious symphony of flavors and textures makes it a universally beloved treat. The meticulous layering and baking process rewards you with a dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious, ensuring it becomes a staple in your baking repertoire.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 58g
- Protein: 12g