Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake
A light and airy cake with a rich creamy filling, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 150 grams (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 100 ml (½ cup) water
- 100 ml (½ cup) milk
- 80 grams (⅓ cup) butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 500 ml (2 cups) milk (for filling)
- 150 grams (¾ cup) sugar (for filling)
- 100 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 large eggs (for filling)
- 180 grams (¾ cup) butter (for glaze)
- Icing sugar or your favorite garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, water, milk, butter, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the cream filling by heating milk and sugar in a saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs. Gradually add the warm milk mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half and spread the cream filling generously.
- Melt the butter and drizzle over the cake or use as a topping. Dust with icing sugar if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Rotate the cake halfway through baking for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg