- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a square or rectangular baking dish.
- Separate Eggs:
- Separate the egg whites and yolks into two different bowls.
- Beat Egg Yolks:
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- Add Vanilla and Melted Butter:
- Add vanilla extract and melted butter to the egg yolk mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Add Flour:
- Gradually add the flour to the egg yolk mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Add Lukewarm Milk:
- Slowly add the lukewarm milk, continuing to mix until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Beat Egg Whites:
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Egg Whites:
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish. As it cools, the cake will naturally separate into three layers.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar (Optional):
- Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.
- Slice and Serve:
- Slice the magic cake into squares or rectangles, and serve.
The magic cake’s layers usually consist of a dense layer at the bottom, a custard-like layer in the middle, and a sponge-like layer on top. The magic happens during baking as the batter separates into these distinct layers. It’s a fun and intriguing dessert that’s relatively easy to make!