Vanilla Custard Cake
Vanilla Custard Cake is a soft, moist dessert made with a light sponge cake base and creamy custard filling. The cake is infused with vanilla flavor, offering a rich and smooth texture. It's often layered with custard and topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit for added indulgence.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking pans (round or square)
- Spatula
- Saucepan (for custard)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For The Cake:
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 80 ml
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For The Custard:
- 2/3 of prepared vanilla pastry cream from the filling recipe
- 4 sticks unsalted butter 452g
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Custard:
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and sugar over medium heat. Add the prepared vanilla pastry cream and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Once thickened, add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake layers have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of custard evenly over the cake. Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining custard. Let the cake chill for a bit to set the custard.
Serve:
- Slice and serve the vanilla custard cake chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!