Ultimate Custard Cake Trifle

Ingredients

For the Cake:
4 eggs
½ cup oil
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Maida (all-purpose flour)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla essence
For the Sugar Syrup:
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup water
For the Custard:
1 liter milk
Sugar, to taste
2 tbsp custard powder
For the Filling:
2 bananas, sliced
Chopped almonds
Chopped pistachios
For the Whipped Cream Layer:
½ cup whipping cream
Condensed milk, to taste
Garnish (Optional):
Extra chopped almonds
Extra chopped pistachios
Banana slices

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 10

A delicious and creamy Ultimate Custard Cake Trifle made with soft homemade cake, creamy custard, sweet bananas, crunchy almonds and pistachios, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This beautiful layered dessert is chilled for several hours, making it perfect for parties, celebrations, and family gatherings. 🍰✨

Cooking Steps

1
In a large bowl, add 4 eggs and beat well using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
2
Add ½ cup oil and beat again until well combined.
3
Add 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
4
Sift in 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour), 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp baking soda. Mix gently until combined.
5
Add 1 tsp vanilla essence and mix well.
6
Grease a glass serving dish with a little oil using a brush. Pour in the cake batter and spread it evenly.
7
Preheat the oven to 200°C for 10 minutes. Then bake the cake at 200°C for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the cake to cool completely, then cut it into slices or pieces.
9
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and water to make the sugar syrup.
10
Arrange a layer of cake pieces in a serving dish and drizzle with the sugar syrup. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.
11
In a pan, add 1 litre milk, sugar to taste, and 2 tbsp custard powder (mixed with a little cold milk). Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
12
Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Add a layer of custard and arrange banana slices over it.
13
Add another layer of cake pieces and drizzle with the sugar syrup.
14
Add another layer of custard and sprinkle with chopped almonds and pistachios.
15
In a bowl, add ½ cup whipping cream and condensed milk to taste. Beat until light and fluffy.
16
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top.
17
Refrigerate for 6–7 hours until the dessert is well chilled and set.
18
Serve chilled and enjoy this delicious dessert!