Layered Custard Cak<\/p>\n
A soft sponge cake layered with creamy vanilla custard\u2014simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.<\/p>\n
4 large eggs
\n1 cup granulated sugar
\n1 cup milk
\n\u00bd cup vegetable oil
\n2 cups all-purpose flour
\n2 teaspoons baking powder
\n1 teaspoon vanilla extract
\nA pinch of salt<\/p>\n
4 cups (1 liter) milk
\n4 tablespoons custard powder
\n4\u20135 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
\n1 teaspoon vanilla extract
\nOptional: food coloring or flavor (lemon, strawberry, etc.)<\/p>\n
Shredded coconut
\nFresh fruit
\nChocolate shavings
\nWhipped cream<\/p>\n
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).
\nIn a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
\nAdd the oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
\nGradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
\nPour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
\nBake for 30\u201335 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
\nLet the cake cool completely, then slice it horizontally into 2\u20133 layers.<\/p>\n
Dissolve the custard powder in 1 cup cold milk.
\nHeat the remaining milk with sugar over medium heat.
\nSlowly add the custard mixture, stirring constantly.
\nCook until thick and smooth.
\nRemove from heat and stir in vanilla (and food coloring if using).
\nAllow the custard to cool slightly (warm, not hot).<\/p>\n
Place the first cake layer on a serving plate or inside a cake ring.
\nSpread a layer of custard evenly on top.
\nAdd the second cake layer, then more custard.
\nRepeat until all layers are used.
\nCover the top with custard or whipped cream.<\/p>\n
Refrigerate for 2\u20134 hours until fully set.<\/p>\n
Make sure the cake is completely cool before layering.
\nCustard should be warm, not hot, to avoid soaking the cake too much.
\nFor a clean slice, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
\nYou can color the custard for beautiful layered effects.<\/p>\n
Serve chilled
\nGarnish with fruit, coconut, or chocolate
\nPerfect for birthdays, tea time, or special gatherings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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