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Filipino Custard Cake

Here's a soft and delicious Filipino custard cake that has a heavenly custard layer at the center. It's easy to make and a perfect dessert for all occasions!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Filipino
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • powdered sugar for dusting the cake optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and generously grease an 8x8 inch pan.
  • Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
  • Add egg whites to a stand mixer bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Place egg whites in another bowl and set aside.
  • In the stand mixing bowl, add egg yolk, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  • While it's still mixing, gradually add flour first then milk. Then, gently fold in egg whites.
  • Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
  • Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes, then sprinkle powdered sugar and serve.
Serving: 1gCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 927IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

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