Custard Cake with Creamy Flan Base

Custard Cake Recipe

This delicious custard cake features a rich, creamy custard base topped with a light vanilla sponge. As it bakes, the two layers separate naturally to create a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for celebrations, tea time, or as a chilled make-ahead dessert, this cake is both impressive and surprisingly simple to prepare. Follow the step-by-step method below for clean layering, silky custard, and a soft, moist cake top.

📝 Ingredients

Custard Layer

• 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) condensed milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cake Layer

• 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200 g) white sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ cup (57 g) melted butter
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions