Vanilla Magic Cake
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This magic vanilla custard cake is incredible!
A "Gâteau Magique" (French for "Magic Cake") is inspired by the "Gâteau Millasson" (Gascon-Style Flan), a traditional cake from the south of France.
This cake batter is so easy to make and is literally magic! With this recipe, you’ll get a beautiful 3 layer cake with a delicious sponge, custard, and fudge.
For our first magic cake, we decided to try the traditional flavor: vanilla with a pinch of rum.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy this new recipe and can't wait for you to try it!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 10 mins / Cook time: 1 hr / Servings: 8 people
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Vanilla Magic Cake
4 - Eggs
3.5 oz (100g) - Xylitol
¼ tsp (0.6g) - Vanilla powder
1½ tsp (6g) - Vanilla extract
1 tsp (4g) - Rum
4.4 oz (125g) - Butter
4.6 oz (130g) - Flour
17.6 oz (500g) - Milk
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Vanilla Magic Cake
1 - Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
2 - Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Then, add the whites into a mixing bowl and the yolks into a stand mixer bowl.
Tip: We store our ingredients in these mixing bowls and mini glass bowls from Duralex while cooking. We love Duralex for their quality products and low prices!
3 - Add the xylitol to the yolks and whip for 5 minutes using the whisk attachment.
Tip: The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series and the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series are superstars among stand mixers and will look amazing in your kitchen! For more information, check out our detailed article "The Best KitchenAid Mixers & Blenders".
4 - Next, add the vanilla powder, vanilla extract, and rum to the whipped egg yolks and whip until well combined.
5 - Melt the butter in the microwave and slowly pour it over the yolk mixture while continuously whisking.
6 - Add half of the flour, one spoon at a time, while mixing. Pour half of the milk, then the remaining flour, and finally the rest of the milk.
7 - Keep the stand mixer running and whip the egg whites until stiff peaks using an electric mixer.
Tip: We recommend this 7-speed hand mixer from KitchenAid for its quality and elegant design.
8 - Then, slowly add the egg whites to the cake batter with a silicone spatula and mix until just combined.
9 - Generously grease a cake pan with butter or neutral oil, add a piece of parchment paper to the bottom and pour the cake batter in it.
10 - Finally, bake the magic cake at 320°F (160°C) for about 1 hour. Once baked, let the cake cool at room temperature and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before unmolding it.
11 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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