Description
This Hot Milk Cake recipe delivers a tender, moist cake with a light, fluffy texture achieved by beating eggs thoroughly and adding warm milk and butter. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s perfect for a comforting dessert or an elegant tea-time treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch round or square baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Beat eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until they turn thick, pale, and slightly fluffy. This step incorporates air, which helps create a lighter cake texture.
- Add dry ingredients to eggs: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the beaten eggs, mixing on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Heat milk and butter: In a small saucepan, warm the whole milk and unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Combine hot milk mixture with batter: Slowly pour the hot milk and butter mixture into the batter, mixing gently on low speed until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit as desired.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are beaten well to incorporate enough air for a fluffy texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid a dense cake.
- Be careful not to boil the milk and butter mixture to prevent altering the batter consistency.
- The cake pairs wonderfully with fresh berries or a light glaze for added flavor.
- This cake is best served on the day it is baked or within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hot Milk Cake, moist cake recipe, simple cake, homemade cake, easy dessert, classic cake
