Rich Custard Butter Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Rich Custard Butter Cake! A family favorite recipe, the secret ingredient is custard powder, creating a luxuriously rich and creamy texture that's surprisingly easy to make. This isn't your average butter cake – it's a taste of pure heaven! Perfect for afternoon tea, birthdays, or any special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 63 mins
Calories 212.1 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rich Custard Butter Cake

  • 1 ½ cups self-raising flour
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • ¼ cup custard powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 125 g butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

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How to Make Rich Custard Butter Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F).
  2. Grease and flour a 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") square cake tin.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (see below).
  4. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is thick, light, and creamy in color.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the tin before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite frosting for an extra special touch!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

30g

Carbs

9g

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