Description
Chocolate Magic Custard Cake is a dreamy dessert that forms three delicious layers from just one simple batter! The base is fudgy, the middle is creamy custard, and the top is a light sponge. It’s an easy, impressive treat perfect for any chocolate lover. Whip it up and enjoy a magical dessert experience today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature, separated)
- ¾ cup (150g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1 stick (115g) butter (melted, cooled)
- 2 cups (500ml) lukewarm milk
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until pale and creamy.
- Add cocoa powder and flour to the yolk mixture, whisking until combined. Pour in the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate the lukewarm milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, leaving some streaks for layering.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is set but still jiggles slightly.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help achieve the perfect texture.
- Don’t overmix the egg whites; gentle folding helps create the layered effect.
- Refrigerating the cake allows the custard to set, so don’t skip this step!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 68mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chocolate Magic Custard Cake, chocolate dessert, custard cake, 3-layer cake