Description
A stunning dessert featuring three unique textures: a top cake layer, a creamy custard in the middle, and a delicate base, all in one delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (475ml) whole milk, lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and place it in an oven-safe tray filled with water.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing them in two different mixing bowls.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
- Add melted butter, lukewarm milk, and vanilla to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.
- Sift in the flour and salt, stirring until no lumps remain.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, refrigerate for a few hours, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cake, custard, dessert, baking, easy recipe