Description
A delightful treat featuring a rich, smooth custard filling harmonized with a soft cake layer, perfect for celebrations or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Flour (sifted; or gluten-free flour blend)
- 4 large Eggs (high-quality, fresh)
- 0.5 cups Butter (melted, unsalted)
- 1 cup Sugar (granulated, adjust to taste)
- 2 cups Milk (whole preferred; half-and-half for richer custard)
- 0.25 cups Cornstarch (well dissolved)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- 1 cup Sliced Almonds (or substitute with other nuts)
- Powdered Sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together until light.
- Add melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Combine the two mixtures and blend until just combined.
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix cornstarch, sugar, and eggs in a separate bowl.
- Stir warm milk into egg mixture, then pour back into saucepan.
- Cook while stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the cake batter into a greased baking dish.
- Pour custard on top, followed by remaining cake batter.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg