Description
Vanilla Custard Cake is a soft and moist layered cake made with rich vanilla sponge and creamy custard folded into the batter, finished with smooth buttercream frosting. It is elegant, fluffy, and perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup thick cooked custard, cooled
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
- Fold in cooled custard until fully combined.
- Pour batter into pans and bake 22–25 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat butter, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream to make frosting.
- Assemble and frost the cake layers evenly.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake soft and fluffy.
- Ensure custard is fully cooled before folding in.
- Level cake layers for even stacking.
- Chill cake slightly before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store covered to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
