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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