Description
Magic pumpkin custard cake blends creamy layers of delightful autumn flavors into one irresistible dessert. Silky custard and tender cake create a seasonal treat home bakers will love discovering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Finishing Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Carefully separate egg whites from yolks, ensuring no yolk contamination in the whites.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, silky, and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate melted butter, smooth pumpkin puree, and fragrant vanilla extract into the yolk mixture, stirring until uniformly blended.
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients to create a smooth batter.
- Gently pour milk into the mixture, stirring continuously to maintain a consistent texture.
- Using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until they form sturdy, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the beater is lifted.
- Delicately fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, using a spatula with light, sweeping motions to preserve the airiness.
- Transfer the liquid batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the custard sets with a slight wobble in the center and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Dust the surface generously with powdered sugar and slice into elegant squares before serving.
Notes
- Check egg temperature by letting them sit at room temperature for easier separation and better volume when whipping whites.
- Ensure precise measurements of pumpkin puree to maintain perfect moisture and texture in the cake.
- Use fresh, high-quality spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg for a more vibrant flavor profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend or almond flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg