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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake

This delightful cake features simple sponge layers filled with a creamy custard, creating a comforting dessert that is both affordable and unforgettable.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake layers
  • 150 grams all-purpose flour
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 ml milk
  • 80 grams butter melted
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the creamy filling
  • 500 ml milk
  • 150 grams sugar
  • 100 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 180 grams butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, water, milk, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and pour into a greased baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
Filling
  1. Heat milk and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together flour and eggs; combine with the warm milk mixture gradually while whisking continuously.
  3. Return to heat until thickened and mix in the butter.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, layer the creamy filling between the cake layers.
  2. Chill before serving.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for drama, add fresh berries for brightness, or pair with a robust espresso.