Ingredients
– 4 eggs (separated, at room temperature)
– 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 stick (4 oz / 125g / 1/2 cup) unsalted butter (melted)
– 3/4 cup (4 oz / 115g) plain all-purpose flour
– 2 cups (500 ml) lukewarm milk (full fat or low fat, but not zero fat)
– flaxseed eggs for vegan
– plant-based milk like almond milk for vegan
– gluten-free flour blends for gluten-free
– stevia for low-calorie
– low-fat milk for low-calorie
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and butter an 8″x8″ (20cm x 20cm) square cake pan to prevent sticking.
2-Separate the 4 eggs, then beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set them aside for later.
3-In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until the mixture turns pale yellow, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 stick (4 oz / 125g / 1/2 cup) melted unsalted butter.
4-Fold in 3/4 cup (4 oz / 115g) plain all-purpose flour until just combined, then slowly add 2 cups (500 ml) lukewarm milk while mixing to create a thin batter.
5-Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in thirds to keep it airy, aiming for a consistency like thick pouring cream, then pour it into the prepared pan.
6-Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the cake does not jiggle when shaken; check at 30 minutes and cover with foil if needed to avoid overbrowning.
7-Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Last Step:
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🥚 Gently fold the egg whites in thirds to maintain airiness – this is crucial for achieving the three distinct layers
🥛 Ensure your milk is lukewarm (not hot or cold) to help create the perfect batter consistency for layer separation
⏰ Don’t skip the complete cooling time – the layers need to set properly for the best texture and flavor development
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 to 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13.3g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg