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Magic Custard Cake 魔术卡士垯蛋糕


This Magic Custard Cake has been very popular in the blogosphere recently and many bloggers have successfully made this 'wonder' cake.  Why is it called magic cake, many people will ask?  The answer is that with only one batter you can get to enjoy three different layers of cake.   It has a soft sponge top, the middle layer is custard while the bottom is a dense layer of cake.  This is my second attempt.  The first attempt, I only managed to get two layers and not to be put off, I persevered and tried again.

I stumbled upon a video by Yellowsaffron which you can watch at the end of this post and I followed Anncoo's version of adding in some orange zest.   I was so happy when, after trimming the sides of the cake, I saw three layers and I was on cloud nine!






Recipe for Magic Custard Cake

    Ingredients

    • 125 gm butter
    • 500 ml milk
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 Tbsp caster sugar
    • 140 gm icing sugar
    • 1 Tbsp water
    • 120 gm plain flour
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • Zest from an orange
    • a pinch of salt
    • Snow powder or icing sugar for dusting
    Method
    1. Line an 8 inch square cake pan with parchment paper
    2. Melt the butter, set aside.
    3. Lightly warm the milk till lukewarm, set aside.
    4. Sift flour with the salt.
    5. Whisk egg yolks with the icing sugar till light.  Mix in the melted butter and tablespoon of water until evenly incorporated.
    6. Whisk in the flour, orange zest till well combined.  Slowly add in the warm milk and vanilla, mix well.  Stir with a ball whisk.
    7. Whisk egg whites  till foamy, add in the tablespoon of sugar, whisk till soft peaks form.
    8. With a spatula, fold in the egg whites to the egg yolk mixture, a third at a time.  Repeat till all the egg whites are incorporated.  Do not deflate the egg whites.
    9. Stir as you pour the batter into the prepared pan.
    10. Bake in a preheated oven @ 160 deg.C for 60 mins.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
    11. Allow the cake to cool completely.  Cover the cake and chill in the fridge, preferably overnight.
    12. Dust the cake with snow powder or icing sugar before serving.







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  1. Sharon D.October 2, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Wow...this looks great. I haven't tried this one ..but hope to one day :D

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  2. ZoeOctober 2, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Well done, Cheah! Your magic cake is perfectly baked!!!

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  3. KimmyOctober 2, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Soke Hah, glad you try this MCC. There are so many flavours to try and time is the main constraint. Your MCC looks perfect with all the layers and no cracks.

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  4. PHOctober 2, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Cheah, you did great with this Magic Custard Cake! I can see the 3 layers.

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  5. Medeja- CranberryJamOctober 2, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Delicious! I tried it some time ago and really liked it.

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  6. Angie's RecipesOctober 2, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Gorgeous layers, Cheah. I would love one slice for my afternoon tea.

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  7. BlackswanOctober 2, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    The post title is enough to get me sold! It's certainly good to hear from you again & thanks for stopping by. Happy baking & enjoy your coming weekend!

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 2, 2014 at 11:14 PM

      You're welcome and do have an enjoyable weekend too!

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  8. Karen LuvswesavoryOctober 2, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Hi Cheah, I could see 3 layers! Like your perfectly baked MCC !

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  9. ann lowOctober 2, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    Well done Cheah! Your mcc looks so pretty with the 3 distinctive layers. Thanks for the mention :D

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  10. Nargis AaraOctober 3, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    I made it last week and did my posting too :) it is surely a keeper magic custard cake yours look so neat and perfect!!

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  11. chow and chatterOctober 3, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    this is cool would love to try

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 6, 2014 at 4:48 PM

      You'll be overjoyed when you see the distinctive three layers!

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  12. kitchen flavoursOctober 3, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Cheah,
    You have made your custard magic cake perfectly! Beautiful layers! I have bookmarked to make too, but have not make it yet. I'm very slow in catching up, will definitely try it one of these days!

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    1. Sokehah cheahOctober 6, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      I was itching to try when I saw the lovely posts that our fellow bloggers posted. I'm sure you'll find the time to make one too!

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  13. My Little SpaceNovember 7, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Kudos Cheah ! Your custard cake turns out like a magic. Beautiful layers.
    Kristy

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  14. AliJune 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    nice

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