Description
Pumpkin magic custard cake weaves autumn’s warm embrace with layers of silky texture and deep spice notes. Fall dessert enthusiasts will discover pure comfort in each magical slice, blending nostalgic flavors that dance between creamy custard and delicate cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a pale, silky consistency.
- Incorporate melted butter into the yolk mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, introducing vanilla extract and aromatic spices, creating a rich, fragrant base.
- Gently sift flour into the liquid ingredients, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Gradually stream milk into the batter, whisking consistently to maintain a velvety, uniform texture.
- In a separate clean bowl, vigorously beat egg whites until they develop stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape.
- Delicately fold the whipped egg whites into the pumpkin batter, using a gentle lifting motion to preserve the airy structure.
- Transfer the gossamer-like batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center slightly jiggles.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Dust the surface with a delicate layer of powdered sugar just before serving, creating an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Separate eggs carefully to ensure clean, distinct egg white and yolk division for optimal cake texture.
- Sift flour and spices together to prevent lumps and create a smoother, more consistent batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and milk, to help ingredients blend more evenly and improve overall cake structure.
- Consider using fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned for a more robust, homemade flavor profile that elevates the dessert’s taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg