This is a layer cake I made for our coffee hour this week. I have had this cake recipe a really long time. Did not plan to post but had several request so here is the recipe. This cake recipe and similar ones are all over Pinterest. It really does as the title says it is like magic. This cake is SOOOO easy. But I am warning you…do not over mix it, then you will lose the magic. To me it is like a custard cake. Great to serve in place of a coffee cake. I did double the batch since I had a large number to feed, recipe below is for one batch.
Magic Cake
4 eggs, separated, at room temperature
½ cup + 2 Tablespoons or 150 g sugar
1 stick or 125 g melted butter
¾ cup or 115 g flour
2 cups or 500 ml milk, lukewarm
1 tablespoon vanilla paste
pinch of salt
Beat egg whites until stiff, set aside. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla until light. Add melted butter and continue beating for another minute. Then add the flour and mix it in. Add the milk, the milk has to be lukewarm, otherwise the butter will harden, beat until incorporated. Gently fold in beaten egg whites using a spatula. Do not over mix, egg whites should not be completed mixed in, I know this seems odd but it will make the magic happen. It will be rather runny, all most like a pancake batter.
Pour batter into a greased 8 inch x 8 inch buttered baking dish and bake in preheated 325 oven for about 60 minutes or until the top is golden. Cool in the pan for at least 3 hours. Serve with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.
Vanilla Paste Product ~ I purchase this at many different stores. I have found it at Whole Foods, William Sonoma and Trader Joe’s. This is a wonderful product and think it is far better than regular vanilla. It is a little thicker and filled with vanilla beans. You can see the vanilla beans in your end product. Wonderful stuff…If you do not want to invest in the additional product use vanilla extract in it’s place. Thanks!
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Lovely Recepies
what is vanilla PASTE???
Darleen….vanilla paste is like vanilla extract with the little tiny vanilla beans in it. If you do not have vanilla paste use vanilla extract. Many of the grocery stores now carry this product and if you get the chance this is a wonderful product ~ Try it ! Thanks happy baking Angie
Have never seen vanilla paste?
Diane….Vanilla Paste is a product that is made by Nielsen Massey and I have purchased this at Whole Foods, William Sonoma and Trader Joe’s. It runs about $10- $12 and last a good long while. A wonderful product. Many other grocery store do sale this item…if you do not wish to buy this just use vanilla extract in its place. Thanks
wHAT IS VANILLA PASTE? YOU WONT ANSWER US! WHERE DO YOU GET IT? HAVE NEVER SEEN IT AT ANY STORE.
Jerome…Sorry I answer emails once a day. Have son come in last night from College for the 1st time this year….he comes 1st when he comes home sorry! Have not seen him since August.
Vanilla Paste is a product that is made by Nielsen Massey and I have purchased this at Whole Foods, William Sonoma and Trader Joe’s. It runs about $10- $12 and last a good long while. A wonderful product. Many other grocery stores do sale this item…if you do not wish to buy this just use vanilla extract in its place. Thanks Will post a photo of the product shortly Angie
Think you could substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in place of vanilla paste. Hope that helps.
Jan …Correct you can Thanks
I am going to try this .
what does “once all add beat until” mean? 4th line
I think that means ‘once all added, beat until…………’
Correct….Thanks Maryann
Once all ingredients are added in mix well at this point. Then add egg whites….do not over mix at this point Thanks…Angie
My family was from tenn so I’m so happy to get some recipes from the south. My mother past when I was 30 and my sister in law threw away all of my mothers recipes befor I could go threw the 2 drawers thank you for taking me to happy times Sandra
Sandra….Thanks,
So, happy you found me and hope you will follow along. You made my day. Happy Thanksgiving to you!! Smiles and happy baking ~ Angie
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What is Vanilla Paste, and where can I find it.
Frances, I have put in the above comments and will post a photo of the product to show everyone what it is ~ Thanks
Angie
If you double the recepie, how long do you bake it for?
Debbie…If you double the recipe, I would cook for the same amount of time and check the cake maybe go another 5 -10 minutes at most.
Thanks…Angie
Thank you for your response Angie. Cannot wait to try this today. Wishing you and your family a very Happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
Debbie…Awww Thanks dear! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well. Smiles Angie
Something my grand kids would like
Elsie…thanks Dear…I hope everyone loves it ~ Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Angie
I want to make this for the holidays
Thx
I can’t wait to try this.
What is wrong with Jerome? He seems to be very stressed and not at all being nice. All Caps??? Does he not know that is rude, and to comment about you not answering quickly enough for him?? Hope he gets in a better mood if he comments again.
Pat….Thanks!! I feel better already! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Angie
Will make the magic today!
Looks delicious, Angie, and I have two questions. When you double the recipe, do you use a 9×13 pan? And, have you tried making it using other flavors? I was wondering how chocolate or lemon would taste. Thanks for the recipe.
Marie….I have not tried other flavors. That is a great idea and I will have to try that. If you try another one let us know what you think. Thanks for the idea…Happy Thanksgiving! oh and yes…a 13 X9 pan is a great size for double batch. Angie
Marie already asked my question, Thanks Marie great minds think alike. Can’t wait to try this thinking Lemon
Is this all purpose or self rising flour?
Dot….it is all purpose flour. Thanks and happy baking Angie
Can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
Doris…thanks and welcome!!
I can’t wait to try this recipe
Really enjoy your food selection!
Janet and Wanda ….Thanks!! Thanks for visiting!! I wish you a lovely day!! Happy Baking ~ Angie
Ohh…this looks sooo good! I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing it!
Do you think it will matter if I use skim or fat free milk? That’s all we usually buy anymore. Thank you!
Cindy, I am not sure it would work…let me know if you do try it and how it works. The skim milk/fat free is almost like water. In most recipes you will not get the same or desirable results when baking, sorry I know that is not what you wanted to hear.
Great website, wonderful recipes!
Mary…Thanks Dear!!
Smiles, Angie
Looking forward to making Magic Bars
Debbie…hope you enjoy them! Happy Baking!
Angie
Thanks for the recipe! Was going to try in a jelly roll pan as i need squares for a lot of ppl – how much does it rise and what about tripling the recipe to accommodate the 11 1/2″ x 16 1/2″ pan? Any suggestions would be appreciated – Happy Baking!!
Dee, this recipe does rise a little but not as much as a normal cake. I would double it if you are using a 11 X 16 pan. Thanks , Hope you enjoy! smiles, Angie
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