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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake Recipe

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This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake is a delicate layered dessert featuring a soft, buttery dough baked into two tender layers, complemented by a rich, creamy filling made from eggs, sugar, flour, and butter. The cake is chilled to meld flavors perfectly and finished with a light dusting of icing sugar for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 150 grams (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 100 ml (½ cup) water
  • 100 ml (½ cup) milk
  • 80 grams (⅓ cup) butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Cream Filling

  • 500 ml (2 cups) milk
  • 150 grams (¾ cup) sugar
  • 100 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 180 grams (¾ cup) butter

Garnish

  • Icing sugar or your favorite garnish

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Dough: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 80 grams of butter. Add 100 ml each of milk and water, plus ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until the butter is fully melted and liquids are combined.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 150 grams flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cook the Dough: When the liquid mixture boils, reduce heat and gradually add the dry flour mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue cooking until the dough pulls away from the pan sides and forms a smooth ball.
  4. Cool and Add Eggs: Transfer dough to a mixing bowl to cool slightly, preventing eggs from cooking immediately. When warm but not hot, add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and slightly sticky.
  5. Bake the Layers: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 25cm round pan with parchment paper. Divide dough into two equal parts. Spread one portion evenly and bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack. Repeat with second portion. Let layers cool completely.
  6. Whisk the Base Ingredients for Cream Filling: In a bowl, beat 2 eggs and 150 grams sugar until pale and frothy. Gradually add 100 grams flour, then 500 ml milk, whisking constantly to form a smooth batter.
  7. Cook the Cream Mixture: Pour batter into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and boiling. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes, then remove from heat. Cover with plastic wrap to cool.
  8. Blend Butter and Cream: Beat 180 grams butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate the cooled cream mixture in small amounts, blending well after each addition to achieve a smooth, creamy filling.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Place one baked dough layer in a baking pan. Spread half of the cream filling evenly. Add second dough layer and spread the remaining cream topping.
  10. Chill the Cake: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cream to set and flavors to enhance.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Dust the chilled cake with icing sugar or preferred garnish. Slice and enjoy this delightfully tender and creamy dessert with family and friends.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough cools before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
  • Constant stirring is key when cooking both dough and cream filling to prevent lumps.
  • Use fresh ingredients for best texture and flavor.
  • Chilling the cake is essential to firm up the cream and improve slicing.
  • For variation, add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream filling for extra flavor.

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