french vanilla custard layer cake

Recipe by
raymond spencer
st bernard, LA

I create a new kind of layer cake recipe with a French vanilla custard on the cake filling. Made with French vanilla flavored liquid creamer.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For french vanilla custard layer cake

  • CAKE
  • 1 box
    French vanilla cake mix
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3 lg
    egg whites
  • 3 Tbsp
    cane sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • FILLING
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    margarine
  • 1/2 c
    cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 4 lg
    egg yolks
  • 3/4 c
    French vanilla liquid creamer
  • FROSTING
  • 1 tube
    frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c
    marshmallow creme
  • 3/4 c
    French vanilla liquid creamer

How To Make french vanilla custard layer cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9 round cake pans with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Whisk the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, egg whites, cane sugar, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl for 3 minutes until combined.
  • 3
    Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    For the filling, in a medium saucepan, add heavy cream, milk, margarine, cane sugar, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • 5
    In a medium bowl, whisk water and corn starch until smooth. Then whisk in egg yolks. Pour into heavy cream mixture over medium heat and whisk until thickened for 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Remove from heat. Stir in liquid creamer. Reserve in 3/4 cup and set aside.
  • 7
    For the frosting, in another medium bowl, combine whipped topping, cream cheese, marshmallow creme, liquid creamer, and 3/4 cup custard mixture; mix well for 2 minutes until blended and smooth.
  • 8
    Place one layer of cake on the serving plate. Spread half of the custard mixture onto the cake.
  • 9
    Place a second cake on top. Spread the frosting on the sides of the cake.
  • 10
    Spread the remaining custard mixture on top of the cake. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.

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