Description
Hot Milk Cake is a classic, old-fashioned vanilla sponge cake that is buttery, moist, and fluffy. Made with simple ingredients like whole milk, butter, eggs, and flour, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion. Its delicate texture and subtle sweetness make it delicious on its own or paired with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Milk Mixture
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan to ensure the cake does not stick.
- Heat Milk and Butter: In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Set aside.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed using an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture is fluffy.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract to the beaten egg mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the egg mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Hot Milk Mixture: With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the hot milk and butter mixture while blending until the batter becomes smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake is delicious on its own or served with fresh berries and whipped cream for a classic treat.
- For extra flavor and moisture, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or brush the top with a little warm milk and butter.