# Magic Three-Texture Cake

Recipe by [Luca Martelli](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucamartelli)

A magical cake that separates into three layers – dense, creamy and light – as it bakes.

Servings: 6 · Prep 20 min · Cook 90 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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![AI photo: Magic Three-Texture Cake](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/8v1nva2k/2c6476c9d7176ccf6e6e79dedc62fe3a6ee9783056e807adc87af8b341d7cd04.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 4 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 150 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 125 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 tbsp [Vanilla extract](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vanilla-extract)
- 1 tbsp [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 115 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour) — sifted
- 1 tsp [Lemon juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-juice)
- 500 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- [Icing sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/powdered-sugar) — to taste

## Steps

1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks into two separate bowls. Melt the butter and let it cool completely.
2. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, adding the lemon juice as soon as they turn white.
3. Beat the yolks with the sugar for about 10 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the water, vanilla extract and salt. (10 min)
4. Warm the milk in a small saucepan.
5. Add the cooled butter to the yolk mixture and continue beating with a mixer.
6. Gradually add the sifted flour, beating continuously.
7. Add the warm milk, continuing to stir.
8. Gently fold in the egg whites, stirring from the bottom up with a wooden spoon.
9. Line a 20x20 cm square tin with baking parchment and pour in the batter.
10. Bake the cake at 150°C in a preheated oven for about 1 hour 20 minutes. (80 min)
11. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
12. Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for 2 hours. (120 min)
13. Remove the cake from the tin and cut into squares with a smooth knife and a damp blade.
14. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/magic-cake-8v1nva2k

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