Description
Hot Milk Cake is a classic, old-fashioned dessert that’s simple yet delicious. This easy vanilla cake is moist and tender, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until melted. Set aside.
- Beat Eggs: In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and pale yellow.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar and beat until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to egg mixture.
- Add Milk Mixture: Slowly pour in hot milk mixture and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. Serve plain or with toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk and real butter.
- This cake pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
