Baked Milk Custard Cake recipe

Name: Baked Milk Custard Cake
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g Cake; 500ml Milk; 3 Eggs; 75g Caster Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract; 20g Butter

A soft, gently set baked custard with a delicate sponge-like finish and a comforting milk flavour. It is light, creamy, and ideal served warm or chilled.

50 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

200g Cake
500ml Milk
3 Eggs
75g Caster Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
20g Butter

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	415 kcal
Protein	10.9 g
Carbohydrates	49.8 g
Fat	17.5 g
Saturated fat	9.3 g
Fibre	0.7 g
Sugar	33.3 g
Sodium	154 mg

Why this works

A rich, dessert-style bake that is relatively high in sugar and saturated fat, with a modest amount of protein from milk and eggs.

Protein and calcium. Milk and eggs provide a useful amount of protein, plus calcium for bone health from the dairy content.

Saturated fat concern. Butter, eggs and full-fat dairy contribute a fairly high saturated fat content per serving.

Sugar content. Caster sugar and the cake base make this a high-sugar dessert, so it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

Method

Preheat the oven to 160°C (Fan 140°C, 320°F, Gas Mark 3). Grease a small baking dish or individual ramekins lightly with butter.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, caster sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly pale.
Warm the milk gently in a saucepan until just steaming, then slowly whisk it into the egg mixture.
Crumb the cake into the greased dish, then pour the milk custard mixture over the top and allow it to soak for 5 minutes.
Place the dish in a deep roasting tray and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the centre.
Leave to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, or chill for a firmer texture.

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