Creamy Custard Pound Cake

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🍰 Creamy Custard Pound Cake (Velvety Milk Loaf)

This rich, smooth, and creamy custard pound cake is a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that combines the softness of a traditional pound cake with the silky texture of baked custard. With its golden interior and lightly dusted powdered sugar top, this cake is perfect for tea time, dessert, or special gatherings. It’s simple, elegant, and incredibly satisfying.

📜 Introduction

Custard-based cakes are loved for their delicate texture and creamy flavor. This Creamy Custard Pound Cake blends the richness of butter and eggs with the smoothness of milk and cream, creating a dense yet tender loaf that feels luxurious with every bite. Unlike airy sponge cakes, this loaf has a velvety, pudding-like consistency inside with a lightly golden crust outside.

🏺 History of Custard Cakes

Custard desserts trace back to medieval Europe, where milk and eggs were commonly used to create thickened sweet dishes. Pound cake originated in Northern Europe in the 1700s, traditionally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over time, bakers experimented by adding milk, cream, and custard techniques, resulting in softer and creamier versions like this one.

Custard-style cakes are especially popular in:

  • France (similar to flan-based cakes)
  • Japan (milk custard loaves)
  • United Kingdom (traditional custard slices)

🧾 Ingredients

🥚 Wet Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🌾 Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch (for smooth texture)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

✨ Optional:

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Lemon zest (for freshness)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Method

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

  • Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Eggs & Sugar

  • Beat eggs and sugar together until pale and slightly fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

  • Mix in melted butter.
  • Add milk, cream, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir gently until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
  • Do not overmix.

Step 5: Pour & Bake

  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly soft.

Step 6: Cool & Finish

  • Let cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

🔬 Formation & Texture Science

This cake forms its creamy texture because:

  • Eggs provide structure and custard firmness.
  • Cornstarch adds silkiness.
  • Milk and cream create moisture and softness.
  • Slow baking prevents cracking and curdling.

The top may crack slightly — this is normal and gives it a rustic look.

🌟 Benefits

✔ Rich in protein from eggs
✔ Provides calcium from milk
✔ Satisfies sweet cravings
✔ Energy-boosting dessert
✔ Easy to prepare with simple ingredients

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per slice)

  • Calories: 280–320 kcal
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Calcium: 8% DV

Values are approximate.

❤️ Lovers of This Cake

This cake is perfect for:

  • Custard dessert lovers
  • Tea and coffee fans
  • Children who enjoy soft textures
  • People who prefer not-too-sweet desserts
  • Fans of flan or pudding-style sweets

It’s especially loved during family gatherings and cozy evenings.

🍽️ Serving Methods

  • Serve chilled for a firmer custard texture.
  • Serve slightly warm for extra softness.
  • Pair with fresh berries.
  • Add caramel sauce on top.
  • Enjoy with Moroccan mint tea ☕ (perfect for gatherings!).

🏁 Conclusion

Creamy Custard Pound Cake is a beautiful combination of simplicity and elegance. Its soft, rich interior and delicate sweetness make it a timeless dessert that brings comfort and joy. Whether served at a family tea table or enjoyed alone with coffee, this cake never disappoints.

If you’d like, I can also give you:

  • A chocolate custard version 🍫
  • A lemon custard loaf 🍋
  • Or a condensed milk version 🥛

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