Here’s a recipe for Condensed Milk Castella Cake, a fluffy and moist cake with a subtle sweetness from the condensed milk:
Condensed Milk Castella Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (130 g) cake flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Separate the Eggs:
- Separate the egg whites and yolks into two separate bowls.
- Beat the Egg Yolks:
- Add the vanilla extract and the condensed milk mixture to the egg yolks. Whisk until well combined.
- Sift the Flour:
- Sift the cake flour into the egg yolk mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Beat the Egg Whites:
- Add the salt to the egg whites and beat on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat. Increase to high speed and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the Mixtures:
- Gently fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any large air bubbles.
- Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan (this is a water bath method).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as desired.
Enjoy your fluffy and light Condensed Milk Castella Cake!
