Looking for a quick, delicious cake that’s guaranteed to impress? This 15-Minute Cake is a family treasure — straight from my grandma’s secret recipe collection. Light, fluffy, and layered with creamy custard and crunchy almonds, this cake comes together in no time yet tastes like a bakery masterpiece.
Perfect for unexpected guests, a last-minute dessert, or simply when you’re craving something sweet and satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in Just 15 Minutes
- Simple, Everyday Ingredients
- Moist Cake with Creamy Pastry Filling
- Crunchy Almond Topping
Ingredients
For the Pastry Cream:
- 1 egg
- 50 grams sugar
- 10 grams vanilla sugar
- 15 grams cornstarch
- 250 ml milk
For the Cake Mix:
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 100 ml milk
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 170 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 50 grams chopped almonds
For the Filling and Topping:
- 50 grams almond flakes
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
How to Make the 15-Minute Famous Cake
Step 1: Make the Pastry Cream
In a saucepan, whisk together 1 egg, 50g sugar, 10g vanilla sugar, and 15g cornstarch until smooth.
Gradually pour in 250ml milk, whisking constantly.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth pastry cream.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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