Magic cake recipe recipe (2024)

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Three layers of deliciousness and oh so easy to make...

★★★★☆ Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars. 14 Ratings

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Difficulty: Easy
Serves 8+

Preparation

Total time: 1 Hr 15 Mins
Preparation time: 15 Mins
Cooking time: 1 Hr

4 eggs
150g sugar
125g butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
115g plain flour
500ml milk
icing sugar (for dusting - optional)

Preheat oven 160'C/Fan 140'C/Gas mark 3
Grease and line your baking tray
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Next separate the eggs - whites in one bowl, yolks in another
Whisk the egg whites (or put in a mixer and blend) until egg whites are stiff - place egg whites in a bowl and set to one side
Now combine the yolks and sugar and beat until light and fluffy
Add the butter and vanilla extract and continue beating
Now add the flour and mix well
Slowly add the milk and beat well until everything is combined
Finally, slowly add the egg whites (a little bit at a time) and fold them into the mixture using a spatula
Now you're ready to bake! Pour the batter into the greased and lined baking tray and place in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden
The cooking time could vary depending on your oven, so check the cake after about 40 mintues
Once cooked, allow to cool and then dust with icing sugar before serving a slice of magic!

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You will need

8 inch baking tray - This non-stick one from Masterclass is electroplated and sandblasted for extra durability and features a loose base for easy release. It will take the fuss out of baking and it's available at Amazon for £11.95.

Variations

Chocolate magic cake: follow the recipe above, but instead of using 115g of flour use 65g flour and 50g cocoa powder - you can combine the flour and cocoa powder and follow the same instructions for a yummy chocolate version!

Reviews

★★★★☆ Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars. 14 Ratings

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★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.
Made this today, the bottom layer is really eggy in texture and taste but the other two layers are nice, though the sponge at the top was really thin, going to try the chocolate version soon.
Reviewed on 31/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I tried this recipe with a silicon cake 'tin' and it made it much easier to take it out when it had finished cooking. I popped a co*cktail stick in to check it was done before taking it out of the oven. I also added some chocolate chips. The kids polished it off.
Reviewed on 27/01/15
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Guest
★★★☆☆ Rated 3 out of 5 stars.
Has anyone had success with this cake? Not sure if I want to try it now!
Reviewed on 25/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Update on previous comment, took cake out of tin and the bottom was still abit soggy so back in oven for ten minutes. Didn't really have a bottom layer but that could be because I used gluten free flour. I tried this warm and it's more like a pudding than a cake. Will let it cool and try it tomorrow. It's like egg custard.
Reviewed on 22/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Just made this cake and I was amazed that it worked. The cake mixture was just like liquid so really did not expect it to set, but 55 mins later a well set and golden brown cake. Just got to wait for it to cool to taste it. I made this with gluten free flour. Does it need to be stored in fridge once cooled or just air tight container?
Reviewed on 22/01/15
Guest
★☆☆☆☆ Rated 1 out of 5 stars.
Wish I'd never tried this! It was hard work to make and then ended up being a soggy mess that bubbled over in the oven! Had to bin it in the end - waste of time - such a nightmare cake!
Reviewed on 22/01/15
Jessalee D
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Interesting idea...
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Soooo yummy, it was gone within minutes!
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.
Does anyone know if this works with gluten free flour? Dx
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
What a lovely cake!im doing the chocolate version one today! Excellent idea that my kids will love!xxx
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
So cool and really tasty kids loved it x thanks for sharing :)
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars.
wow, will make that with my boys! Magic!
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
This looks fab! Will have to try it! Thanks
Reviewed on 21/01/15
Guest
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
I made this on Saturday - I have no idea how this works but it does! Really tasty and quick and easy to make.
Reviewed on 19/01/15