Indulge in the elegance of dessert with this Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cake. A perfect combination of light sponge cake and rich, creamy custard, crowned with a golden, caramelized sugar crust—this treat is a showstopper!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 vanilla bean cake (sponge cake base)
For the Custard:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for the caramelized top
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat & Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare your favorite vanilla bean sponge cake recipe and allow it to cool completely. - Make the Custard:
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream with the scraped vanilla bean (pod included) over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes before removing the vanilla pod. - Whisk the Egg Mixture:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. - Combine Cream and Egg Mixture:
Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Stir in the vanilla extract. - Assemble & Bake:
Pour the custard mixture over the cooled sponge cake in a round cake pan. Place the cake pan into a larger baking pan and fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. - Cool & Chill:
Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set the custard. - Caramelize the Top:
Before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the top of the cake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, shiny crust.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes (including chilling)
Servings: 8
This Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cake is an irresistible dessert that combines the comfort of a classic sponge with the decadence of crème brûlée—a treat that’s both creamy and crunchy with every bite!
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Crème Brûlée Cake 🍰
Description
Indulge in the elegance of dessert with this Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cake. A perfect combination of light sponge cake and rich, creamy custard, crowned with a golden, caramelized sugar crust—this treat is a showstopper!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 vanilla bean cake (sponge cake base)
For the Custard:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for the caramelized top
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare your favorite vanilla bean sponge cake recipe and allow it to cool completely. - Make the Custard:
In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream with the scraped vanilla bean (pod included) over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes before removing the vanilla pod. - Whisk the Egg Mixture:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. - Combine Cream and Egg Mixture:
Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Stir in the vanilla extract. - Assemble & Bake:
Pour the custard mixture over the cooled sponge cake in a round cake pan. Place the cake pan into a larger baking pan and fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. - Cool & Chill:
Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set the custard. - Caramelize the Top:
Before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the top of the cake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it forms a crisp, shiny crust.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes (including chilling)
Servings: 8
Notes
This Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cake is an irresistible dessert that combines the comfort of a classic sponge with the decadence of crème brûlée—a treat that’s both creamy and crunchy with every bite!