Description
Old-Fashioned Hot Milk Cake is a simple, moist, and tender dessert made with a hot milk mixture, offering a delicate sweetness perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups 2% milk
10 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the eggs on medium-high for 3-5 minutes until thick, pale, and fluffy.
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk and butter. Heat over medium-low until the butter melts and the milk is scalded (bubbles form around the edges, but it shouldn’t boil). Remove from heat.
- Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract to the whipped eggs, mixing well. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and slowly stream in the hot milk and butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is or top with whipped cream, frosting, or fresh berries.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter and milk with plant-based alternatives like coconut oil and almond milk.
For extra flavor, try adding a tablespoon of lemon zest or cinnamon to the batter, or fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 219
- Sugar: 13.9g
- Sodium: 41mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 24.6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: undefined
