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