Description
This Easy Vanilla Custard Cake is a delightful and moist dessert featuring a rich custard flavor enhanced by sweetened condensed milk. Topped with fluffy cool whip, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh fruit, this cake is perfect for any occasion and yields 12 generous servings.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 â…“ cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Topping
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 (8 oz) container cool whip
- Variety of fresh fruit, for topping (such as berries, kiwi, or mango)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a standing mixer, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine dry ingredients and sweetened condensed milk: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the sweetened condensed milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition.
- Pour batter into pan: Pour the prepared batter into the lined springform pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cake: Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake as oven temperatures may vary.
- Cool cake in pan: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before carefully removing the springform sides.
- Cool completely: Let the cake cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack before adding toppings.
- Add toppings: Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Spread an even layer of cool whip over the surface.
- Decorate and serve: Garnish the cake with a variety of fresh fruit of your choice. Slice and enjoy this delicious vanilla custard cake!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Use fresh fruits that you enjoy for topping; berries work particularly well.
- The cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To prevent the cool whip from melting too fast, add it just before serving.
- If you don’t have a springform pan, a regular 9-inch cake pan lined with parchment paper will work.
