Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Hot Milk Cake, a soft and sponge-like dessert that pairs perfectly with various toppings or can stand alone as a delightful treat. This simple, old-fashioned recipe yields a moist vanilla cake that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and sugar until thick and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to egg mixture.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Heat milk and butter, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add hot milk mixture to batter, mixing gently.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cake cool in pan before serving.
Notes
- Hot milk cake is versatile and can be enjoyed plain or with various toppings.
- It serves as a great base for layered desserts or trifles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
