Quick Description
This soft cream-filled milk cake is light, fluffy, and filled with a rich vanilla custard center. The top bakes into a golden sponge, while the inside stays creamy and smooth. Finished with powdered sugar and optional condensed milk drizzle, it’s a comforting dessert perfect for tea time or special occasions.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 8 slices
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
Ingredients List
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Custard Filling
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (Optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Sweetened condensed milk
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Custard
In a saucepan:
- Whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once thick and creamy, remove from heat.
- Stir in butter and vanilla.
Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a round baking dish.
3. Make Cake Batter
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Assemble
Pour half of the cake batter into prepared pan.
Spread the custard filling evenly over the batter.
Carefully pour remaining batter over the custard layer.
5. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden on top and set in the center.
6. Cool
Allow cake to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
7. Finish & Serve
Dust with powdered sugar.
Drizzle condensed milk if desired.
Slice and serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition (Approx. Per Slice)
- Calories: 320–380
- Protein: 6–8 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fat: 14 g
Benefits
- Soft and fluffy texture
- Creamy custard surprise inside
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect tea-time dessert
Additional Notes
- Do not overbake to keep center creamy.
- Use room-temperature eggs for better texture.
- If custard is too thick, whisk before layering.
Dietary Info
- Vegetarian
- Contains dairy and eggs
Flavor Variations
- Add lemon zest
- Add cocoa powder to batter
- Add cream cheese to custard
- Add fresh berries inside
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Best eaten within 48 hours
FAQs
Why did my custard sink?
Batter may have been too thin or custard too heavy.
Can I use store-bought custard?
Yes, but homemade tastes better.
Can I freeze it?
Not recommended due to custard texture.
