HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL CUSTARD CAKE IN AIR FRYER
CUSTARD CAKE:
Light and delicious caramel custard baked made in an Air Fryer. It so easy to make, and great for snacks and desserts.Ingredients:
Caramel:
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15g) water
Flan:
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tbsp (84g) evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup (102g) condensed milk
- lemon zest
Sponge Cake:
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (25g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (65g) cake flour
- 1 tbsp (14g) vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp (42g) fresh milk
Meringue:
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (25g)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Process:
1. Caramelized the sugar. Cool down completely.
2. Prepare the flan. Whisk the egg yolks, condensed and evaporated milk. Pour the flan mixtures over the caramelized sugar. Set it aside.
3. Prepare the Cake batter. Whisk the egg yolks. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and powdered sugar. Whisk them all until smooth.
4. Make a meringue. Start at the low speed. Combine egg whites and lemon juice. Beat the egg whites until bubbly. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the egg whites. Adding it in 3 portions. Increase the speed to medium level/speed, and beat until it forms a soft peak
5. Gently fold in the meringue to the cake batter. Divide the meringue in 2 or 3 portions. Fold in until well combined.
6. Pour the batter over the flan. A little tap to remove bubbles on top.
7. Preheat air fryer at 140C for 6 mins.
8. Cover the cake pan with foil. Place it in a larger pan. Water bath method for the baking process in air fryer.
9. Air fry for 50mins or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
10. Keep the cake in the air fryer basket for 10 mins. Keep it open.
11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours once cooled. I suggest to keep it in the fridge for couple of hours before inverting.
2. Prepare the flan. Whisk the egg yolks, condensed and evaporated milk. Pour the flan mixtures over the caramelized sugar. Set it aside.
3. Prepare the Cake batter. Whisk the egg yolks. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and powdered sugar. Whisk them all until smooth.
4. Make a meringue. Start at the low speed. Combine egg whites and lemon juice. Beat the egg whites until bubbly. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the egg whites. Adding it in 3 portions. Increase the speed to medium level/speed, and beat until it forms a soft peak
5. Gently fold in the meringue to the cake batter. Divide the meringue in 2 or 3 portions. Fold in until well combined.
6. Pour the batter over the flan. A little tap to remove bubbles on top.
7. Preheat air fryer at 140C for 6 mins.
8. Cover the cake pan with foil. Place it in a larger pan. Water bath method for the baking process in air fryer.
9. Air fry for 50mins or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
10. Keep the cake in the air fryer basket for 10 mins. Keep it open.
11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours once cooled. I suggest to keep it in the fridge for couple of hours before inverting.
Cooking Time:
- 140C for 50mins or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
