Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake
A comforting dessert with a light and buttery dough combined with a rich cream filling that is budget-friendly and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 150 grams all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.
- 100 ml water
- 100 ml milk Can substitute with almond milk for a nutty flavor.
- 80 grams butter Use unsalted butter for richer flavor.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the cream filling
- 500 ml milk
- 150 grams sugar
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 180 grams butter
For serving
- Icing sugar or your favorite garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 150 grams of flour, 100 ml of water, 100 ml of milk, 80 grams of butter, 4 eggs, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Making the cream filling
- In a saucepan, heat 500 ml of milk and 150 grams of sugar until dissolved.
- In another bowl, mix 100 grams of flour with 2 eggs. Slowly add the warm milk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook until thickened. Then stir in 180 grams of butter until fully combined.
Assembling the cake
- Once your cakes are cool, layer them with the cream filling in between.
- Dust the top with icing sugar or your favorite garnish before serving.
Notes
This cake pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. For a festive twist, drizzle chocolate sauce over the top or add a sprinkle of nuts.