Magic custard cake (1 batter separates into 3 layers while baking) infused with the magical flavor of blood oranges!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Blood Orange Magic Custard Cake
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour
Total Time1hour20minutes
AuthorRegina | Leelalicious
Ingredients
4eggsseparated
pinchof salt or cream of tartar
1tablespoonwater
3/4cupsugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cup buttermelted and cooled
3/4cupflour
1 1/2cup milklukewarm
1/2cupblood orange juicefrom about 3 oranges
1tablespoonblood orange zest
blood orange slices for topping; from 2 oranges
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease an 8-inch square pan and set aside.
In clean, grease-free bowl beat the egg whites with salt or cream of tartar until stiff. Set aside.
In another bowl beat the egg yolks with water, sugar and vanilla until light. Add melted butter and beat for another minute. Then mix in the flour.
Add the lukewarm milk (cold milk will harden the butter), blood orange juice and zest and beat until incorporated.
Using a spatula, gently fold in beaten egg whites.
Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, place blood orange slices on top and bake for another 30 minutes or until the top is golden.
Cool for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.