Description
Experience the essence of autumn with the Pumpkin Dream Custard Cake – a dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of pumpkin with the fluffy softness of a light-as-air cake. This recipe yields a delightful treat infused with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Ideal for fall festivities or whenever your sweet tooth calls, this pumpkin custard cake will enchant your taste buds and become a season favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Dish Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugars In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Whisk these ingredients until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Incorporate Pumpkin and Spices Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Flour and Milk Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour to the pumpkin mixture. Once the flour is incorporated, slowly whisk in the warmed milk until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Whip Egg Whites In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will add lightness to the batter.
- Fold in Egg Whites Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the main batter, being sure to maintain as much air in the mixture as possible.
- Bake Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve Allow the cake to cool in the dish for at least an hour before dusting with powdered sugar if using, and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes