Description
Magic cake weaves a delightful dessert spell with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Layers emerge effortlessly during baking, creating a dreamy three-tiered treat you’ll savor to the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
- 2 cups (480 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces) lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 325°F (160°C) and lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for effortless cake removal.
- Create a velvety base by whisking egg yolks and sugar until they transform into a pale, creamy mixture, then incorporate melted butter and vanilla extract, blending until harmoniously combined.
- Gently introduce flour into the yolk mixture, sifting gradually to prevent lumps, then slowly stream in lukewarm milk while stirring continuously to develop a silky, uniform batter.
- In a separate vessel, whip egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately integrate the whipped egg whites into the base mixture, folding in thirds to maintain the airy texture, embracing the slightly lumpy consistency that defines this magical dessert.
- Transfer the gossamer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula, then slide into the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the top achieves a golden hue and the center retains a subtle wobble.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve the perfect set.
- Retrieve the cake using parchment edges, slice into elegant squares, and finish with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar moments before serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better volume when whipping whites.
- Use a light, bottom-to-top folding motion when incorporating egg whites to maintain their delicate air bubbles.
- The unique thin batter creates magical layers during baking, with a custard-like bottom and fluffy top.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg