Magic Cake

A simple batter splits into 3 distinct layers as it bakes in this beautiful magic cake that features creamy custard in the middle.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups lukewarm milk
• 4 eggs at room temperature, separated
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff.

Step 4

Combine egg yolks and white sugar in another large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add butter and vanilla extract; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fold in flour. Beat in milk slowly. Fold egg whites gently into the batter.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 45 to 70 minutes. Let cool, about 30 minutes. Dust top with confectioners' sugar.