How to Make Easy Custard Cake Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the creamy, rich indulgence of a custard filling in a cake. Whether you're making a classic vanilla sponge cake or a decadent chocolate layer cake, a custard filling adds a delicious touch of sweetness and texture that takes your creation to the next level. And the best part? It's actually quite easy to make a custard cake filling from scratch!

This recipe for Easy Custard Cake Filling is perfect for anyone who wants to add a delightful custard layer to thei...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups approximately

  • Pour milk into a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Cook in the microwave on high until hot but not boiling, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a second microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in hot milk gradually until incorporated. Cook in the microwave on high in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until pale and frothy. Whisk 1/3 cup milk mixture into eggs gradually, then whisk egg mixture into remaining milk mixture until smooth. Cook in the microwave on high until custard is thickened, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Stir vanilla into custard until incorporated. Cool completely in the refrigerator before using, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 115mg