Maple Charlotte
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about Maple Charlotte that always impresses guests without requiring any fancy techniques. This elegant dessert combines the warm, comforting flavors of maple syrup with a silky custard filling, all wrapped up in a tender cake. What I love most is how quick it comes together in just an hour total, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute dinner parties. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein and choline for brain health, so you can feel good about serving this treat. The whole process is surprisingly simple, I promise, and you likely have most ingredients already in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 3 egglarge eggs
- 250 mlwhole milk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 100 gmaple syrup
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 3 egglarge egg yolks
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
Tip: Sifting the flour will help remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
Tip: Add the eggs slowly to prevent them from scrambling.
- 4
Add the milk, vanilla extract, and flour mixture to the butter mixture. Whisk until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing it.
- 7
While the cake is baking, prepare the custard.
Tip: Use a medium saucepan to prevent the custard from burning.
- 8
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent the sugar from caramelizing.
- 9
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Tip: Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the warm cream mixture into the eggs.
- 10
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature, which should be around 80°C (176°F).
- 11
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to loosen the cake from the pan.
- 12
Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally.
Tip: Use a serrated knife to prevent the cake from crumbling.
- 13
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup and confectioners' sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly to prevent the sugar from caramelizing.
- 14
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the top of the cake and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 15
Top with the custard and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 16
Decorate with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Tip: Use a fine-mesh sieve to dust the cake with confectioners' sugar.
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