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Magic Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Magic Cake is a light and airy dessert made by carefully folding whipped egg whites into a smooth batter, resulting in a delicate texture with layers forming naturally during baking. It’s a simple, comforting cake that requires minimal ingredients and delivers impressive results with a soft, custard-like middle and a golden top.

Ingredients

Egg Mixture

  • 4 eggs (at room temperature)
  • ¾ cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk (lukewarm)

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

For Dusting

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven and baking dish: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
  2. Combine eggs and sugar: Separate the eggs, and beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, forming a creamy base for the cake batter.
  3. Incorporate butter and vanilla: Add the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and continue beating for another 1-2 minutes until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, lump-free batter.
  5. Incorporate milk: Slowly pour the lukewarm milk into the batter while beating to combine well, creating a thin, consistent batter.
  6. Beat the egg whites: Using a mixer, beat the separated egg whites until stiff peaks form, which is crucial for the cake’s airy texture.
  7. Fold in the egg whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter using a spatula, ensuring not to overmix. A few streaks of whites visible at the surface is desirable to keep the fluffiness.
  8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 70 minutes, checking at around 40 minutes. The cake is done when the top turns lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve for a delicate, fluffy dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure better volume when beating.
  • Beating egg whites to stiff peaks is essential for the cake’s light texture.
  • Folding the egg whites gently prevents deflating the batter, creating a fluffy cake.
  • Baking times can vary by oven; start checking at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Lukewarm milk helps create a smooth batter without cooling the melted butter mixture.
  • Use powdered sugar for a classic, simple topping that complements the cake’s delicate flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

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