Tarte Nuage

55 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Butter and line a round cake pan.
  3. 3Beat the butter and sugar together until pale and airy, the mixture turning soft and almost luminous.
  4. 4Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  6. 6Slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with milk.
  7. 7Stir in vanilla.
  8. 8Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top just enough.
  9. 9Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top turns lightly golden and the center is softly set.
  10. 10Let the cake cool completely.
  11. 11Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Equipment

round cake pan

Tips

  • The batter should look smooth, calm, and welcoming.
  • The batter should be thick, silky, and slow-moving.
  • Smooth the top just enough—no rushing here.
  • It should still tremble slightly when nudged.