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Dutch Custard Cake

Luscious Dutch Custard Cake for Your Next Celebration

Delight in this Dutch Custard Cake, featuring airy layers and a creamy custard filling, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Dutch
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Filling
  • 50 ml milk use whole milk for richness
  • 1 tablespoon corn flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free options
  • 3 large egg yolks for vegan option, use aquafaba
  • 50 g sugar caster sugar preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla pure vanilla extract recommended
For the Cake
  • 250 g flour all-purpose or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder make sure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt recommended
  • 3 large eggs room temperature, separate whites for meringue topping
  • 100 g butter unsalted or use vegan butter
  • 50 ml vegetable oil can use melted coconut oil
For Topping
  • 50 g almond flakes substitute with chopped walnuts or pecans for nut-free option

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • saucepan
  • Stand Mixer
  • cake tins
  • baking paper
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dutch Custard Cake
  1. Prepare the Custard Filling: Whisk corn flour, 50ml milk, egg yolks, and 50g sugar until smooth. Heat 450ml milk with 50g sugar, then combine with yolk mixture, return to heat until thick. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 180℃. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until pale and tripled in volume. Fold in flour mixture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Heat butter and remaining milk until melted. Stir in vanilla and vegetable oil, then fold into the flour and egg mixture.
  4. Bake the Cake: Divide batter between tins. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool in tins for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Slice each cake into four discs, spread custard between layers, and top with almond flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow custard to cool completely before assembly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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