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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake Recipe

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This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake is a rich and tender dessert that features a moist cake base topped with a creamy milk and egg custard. The combination of flour, butter, eggs, and milk creates a soft, delicate texture that melts in your mouth with every bite. This cake is perfect for any occasion and can be finished with a dusting of icing sugar or your favorite garnish for an added touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Batter

  • 150 grams (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 100 ml (½ cup) water
  • 100 ml (½ cup) milk
  • 80 grams (⅓ cup) butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Custard Topping

  • 500 ml (2 cups) milk
  • 150 grams (¾ cup) sugar
  • 100 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 180 grams (¾ cup) butter

For Garnish

  • Icing sugar or your favorite garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the water, milk, and melted butter. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms.
  2. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the cake batter into a greased baking pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Prepare the Custard Topping: In a saucepan, heat the milk until warm but not boiling. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and flour together. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while continuously whisking to prevent curdling. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a custard.
  4. Add Butter to Custard: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the butter until fully melted and incorporated, creating a smooth, creamy custard.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Pour the custard evenly over the baked cake base. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the custard topping is set and lightly golden.
  6. Cool and Garnish: Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature. Once cooled, dust with icing sugar or decorate with your favorite garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk used for the custard is warm before mixing with eggs to avoid lumps.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of vanilla extract to the custard.
  • Allow the cake to cool thoroughly before cutting to maintain clean slices.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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