Description
A fudgy, custardy treat with a crackly top that melts into a silky center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (separated, room temperature)
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 125 g melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup plain flour (sifted)
- 2 cups lukewarm milk
- ¼ cup icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) and line an 8-inch square pan, lightly buttering the sides.
- Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and set aside.
- Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, vanilla, and flour to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate lukewarm milk until the batter is silky.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until no white streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–60 minutes until a golden top forms with small cracks.
- Cool completely, dust with icing sugar, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, replace milk with nut milk and butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: custard cake, dessert, baking, easy recipe