Description

Hot Milk Cake is a classic, old-fashioned dessert that is simple yet delicious. This light and moist cake is perfect for any occasion and pairs well with various toppings.

Ingredients

Eggs:

4 large eggs (room temperature)

Sugar:

2 cups granulated sugar

Flour:

2 cups all-purpose flour

Baking Powder:

2 teaspoons

Salt:

1/2 teaspoon

Milk:

1 cup whole milk

Butter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

Vanilla Extract:

1 teaspoon

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar and beat until well blended.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture.
Heat Milk and Butter: In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until melted. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour hot milk mixture into batter, stirring constantly. Pour into baking dish.
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

This cake is delicious served plain or with toppings like powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
It also makes a great base for desserts like strawberry shortcake.