Grandmother's Cake
A rustic Italian-style cake with a buttery crust, creamy custard filling, and a topping of almonds, raisins, and powdered sugar. Simple to make and perfect for a cozy dessert or afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until crumbly. Press into a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
- 2
In a saucepan, whisk 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and 3 tbsp cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour the custard over the crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup sliced almonds.
- 4
Bake until the custard is set and the top is golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch pie dish
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
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