Crème Brûlée Cake

 **🍮🔥 Crème Brûlée Cake 🍰✨**

Ultra-creamy custard meets caramelized sugar crust in this dreamy twist on a classic dessert! 😍

**Ingredients:**

* 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel layer)

* 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

* 1 cup whole milk

* 1 cup heavy cream

* 5 large eggs

* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

* 1 prepared pound cake or brioche, cubed

* Optional: fresh berries for garnish

**Instructions:**

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round or square 8-inch cake pan.

2. In a small saucepan, melt the **granulated sugar** over medium heat until it becomes a golden caramel. Immediately pour it into the bottom of the cake pan and swirl to coat.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together **condensed milk**, **whole milk**, **cream**, **eggs**, and **vanilla** until fully combined.

4. Layer the **cake cubes** evenly over the caramel in the pan.

5. Pour the custard mixture over the cake cubes, pressing them down gently to soak.

6. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water (water bath).

7. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

8. Let cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

9. To serve, carefully invert onto a plate to reveal the caramel top. Garnish with **fresh berries** if desired.

**Pro Tip:**

For an extra caramelized finish, sprinkle a little sugar on top just before serving and torch it for a crackly brûlée crust! 🔥