Description
A delightful dessert that magically transforms into three distinct layers during baking, featuring a creamy custard base, a soft sponge-like middle, and a delicate top.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and milk, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg