Description
Catch a Husband Cake is a blender-to-oven custard cake that bakes into two luscious layers: a silky custard base and a soft, golden top. Minimal effort, maximum “wow”—perfect for weeknights, holidays, potlucks, and parties. Serve chilled for bakery-clean slices and pair with berries for a restaurant-worthy finish.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon flour (for the pan)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with 1 tbsp butter and dust with 1 tbsp flour.
2. Add condensed milk, whole milk, Parmesan, eggs, sugar, flour, melted butter, and vanilla to a blender; blend until completely smooth.
3. Tap the pitcher to release air bubbles, then pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake 50–60 minutes until the top is golden and the center jiggles slightly; a tester should come out mostly clean.
5. Cool in the pan on a rack 30 minutes. For the cleanest slices, chill at least 2 hours.
6. Slice and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature; garnish with berries or powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Swap 1/4 cup of the Parmesan with finely shredded unsweetened coconut for a subtle coconut note.
The cake separates into a creamy layer and a soft sponge top—this is expected and part of the dessert’s signature texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Brazilian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (~1/10 cake)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 78
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