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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake Recipe

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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring a soft, tender cake base paired with a rich, creamy filling. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a luxurious texture that melts on the tongue, topped with a light dusting of icing sugar or your favorite garnish. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, this cake balances buttery dough layers with a smooth, custard-like cream.

Ingredients

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Cake 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

For Garnish

  • Icing sugar or your favorite garnish

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Dough: Begin by melting 80 grams of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 100 ml each of milk and water along with ½ teaspoon salt, stirring until the butter has fully melted and the liquids are combined.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 150 grams of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed.
  3. Incorporate the Dry Mixture: When the butter and liquid mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat. Slowly add the dry mixture while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook this dough until it pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball.
  4. Cool and Add Eggs: Transfer the hot dough into a mixing bowl and allow it to cool until warm but not hot. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to achieve a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
  5. Bake the Layers: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 25cm round baking pan with parchment paper. Divide the dough into two equal parts and spread one portion evenly in the pan. Bake on the medium rack for 20 minutes. Repeat this step to bake the second layer. Let both layers cool completely before assembly.
  6. Whisk the Base Ingredients for Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs and 150 grams sugar until the mixture turns pale and frothy. Gradually add 100 grams flour and then 500 ml milk, whisking constantly to form a smooth batter.
  7. Cook the Cream Mixture: Pour the batter into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Once it thickens and starts to boil, cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap to cool.
  8. Blend the Butter and Cream: Beat 180 grams butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add the cooled cream mixture in small increments, beating well after each addition until the filling is smooth and creamy.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on your serving plate, spread a generous layer of the cream filling over it, then top with the second cake layer. Optionally, dust the cake with icing sugar or add your favorite garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Allow the dough to cool before adding eggs to prevent them from cooking prematurely.
  • Stir continuously when cooking the cream mixture to avoid lumps or burning.
  • Make sure the cake layers are completely cool before assembling to prevent the cream from melting.
  • You can garnish with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or nuts aside from icing sugar.

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