This School Cake with Warm Vanilla Custard is a nostalgic British dessert featuring a soft vanilla sponge cake topped with sweet icing and colorful sprinkles, served generously with rich, creamy homemade custard. It’s a comforting treat that’s perfect for afternoon tea, dessert, or recreating classic school dinner memories.
Ingredients
For the School Cake
200g unsalted butter, softened
200g granulated sugar
4 large eggs
200g self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
For the Icing
200g powdered sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
For the Vanilla Custard
500ml whole milk
250ml heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
75g granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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