How to Make the Perfect Coffee Magic Cake
Coffee Magic cake is a viral dessert that’s taken the internet by storm. What sets this cake apart is its ability to transform during baking: the top layer bakes into a light, sponge-like texture; the middle becomes a creamy custard, the bottom forms a dense, moist cake base. All these layers come from one batter, separating as it bakes. It’s this “magical” process that gives the coffee magic cake recipe its name and allure.
Equipment
- 1 21×21 cm (8×8 inch) (or similar size) glass or ceramic baking dish
Ingredients
- 250 ml cold coffee
- 120 g butter
- 4 eggs
- 180 g sugar
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml milk
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare 250 ml of espresso coffee and let it cool completely.
- Melt the butter in a double boiler or in a microwave on low and let it cool.
- Grease an 21×21 cm (8×8 inch) glass (or similar size) or ceramic baking dish with butter. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper so it sticks well.
- Preheat your oven to 150 °C (about 300 °F) static mode.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks in 2 mixing bowls.
- With an electric mixer, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Pour in the melted butter, continuing to whisk, then gradually add the sifted flour, stirring with a spatula until you get a smooth batter.
- Mix in the cold coffee and milk, using a whisk to blend everything into a thin, liquid mixture.
- In another bowl, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, using slow, upward motions to keep them fluffy. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in your preheated static oven at 150 °C (about 300 °F) for approximately 80 minutes, until the top is golden. If it browns too quickly, cover it with foil.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely at room temperature. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once set, remove the cake from the dish, discarding the parchment paper. Cut into cubes using a smooth, wet knife or nylon thread for clean edges.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving this unique three-layered coffee cake!