Milk tart cake recipe with soft vanilla sponge and creamy cinnamon custard
This milk tart cake combines a soft vanilla sponge with creamy cinnamon custard, giving you two much-loved South African dessert flavours in one easy bake.
The Milk Tart Cake recipe combines the flavors of a traditional South African milk tart with a soft vanilla sponge cake. The cake features a lightly spiced cinnamon topping, providing a creamy finish similar to the classic milk tart. Preparing the cake involves whisking eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, then mixing in vanilla essence, cooled melted butter, milk, cake flour, and baking powder.
The batter is then baked in a prepared tray for 25-30 minutes. Meanwhile, the cinnamon custard topping is made by heating milk, butter, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and then whisking flour, cornstarch, vanilla essence, sugar, and eggs into a smooth mixture. The custard is poured over the cooled cake and chilled before slicing. This recipe offers a convenient way to enjoy a South African favorite in cake form, blending the ease of a vanilla cake with the distinct flavors of a traditional milk tart.
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