Description
This Pumpkin Magic Custard Cake is a cozy fall dessert with a touch of culinary magic: one batter turns into two layers — fluffy cake on top, creamy custard below. Easy, impressive, and delicious, it’s perfect for holiday dinners or any autumn baking project.
Ingredients
4 large eggs, room temperature, separated ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (475 ml) whole milk, lukewarm ½ cup (120 g) pure pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch of salt Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually add melted butter, then whisk in pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in flour until combined, then slowly whisk in lukewarm milk to form a thin batter. 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt to stiff peaks. Gently fold egg whites into the batter in three additions, keeping some lumps. 4. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until golden and slightly firm. Cool completely in pan. 5. Dust with powdered sugar and serve at room temperature or chilled, optionally with whipped cream.
Notes
• Use room-temperature eggs and lukewarm milk for a smooth batter. • Don’t overmix when folding in egg whites — a lumpy batter is normal. • Cool completely to allow custard layer to set. • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze pieces for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pumpkin magic custard cake, fall baking, custard cake recipe, pumpkin dessert, holiday baking