✨ Creamy Vanilla Custard Cake (Milk Slice Cake)
🧾 Ingredients
For the batter:
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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¾ cup (150 g) sugar
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½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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1 cup (240 ml) milk (lukewarm)
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Custard layer (mixed into batter style):
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2 tbsp custard powder or cornstarch
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½ cup (120 ml) milk (extra)
For topping:
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🍰 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F
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Line a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper
2️⃣ Eggs & Sugar
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume (about 3–4 minutes)
💡 This step is key for that airy, pillowy texture
3️⃣ Add Liquids
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Slowly mix in:
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Oil (or melted butter)
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Milk
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Vanilla extract
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Beat until smooth and creamy
4️⃣ Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Gradually fold into wet mixture
5️⃣ Custard Boost
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Mix custard powder (or cornstarch) with the extra ½ cup milk
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Pour into batter and gently mix
👉 This gives that soft custard-like interior
6️⃣ Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan
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Smooth the top
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Bake for 35–40 minutes
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Top should be lightly golden
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Center should be just set (not dry)
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7️⃣ Cool & Finish
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Let cool completely in the pan
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Dust generously with powdered sugar
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Cut into neat squares
😍 Texture & Taste
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Top: soft sponge
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Inside: creamy, custard-like
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Flavor: mild vanilla, lightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth
🔥 Pro Tips
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Don’t overbake—this cake is best slightly moist
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Chill for 1 hour before cutting for cleaner squares
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Add lemon zest or coconut for variation
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Serve with tea, coffee, or fresh berries
