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Old-Fashioned Hot Milk Cake

Old-Fashioned Hot Milk Cake

Old-Fashioned Hot Milk Cake is a nostalgic, moist, and tender dessert that delivers a subtle vanilla sweetness and caramelized edges. Made with simple pantry staples and hot milk, this easy-to-make cake is perfect as a comforting treat for any occasion, boasting a soft crumb and quick baking time under an hour.

  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk (heated until hot but not boiling)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution and remove any lumps.
  2. Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until thick and pale to incorporate air for a light cake texture.
  3. Heat Milk and Butter: Gently heat the milk and melted butter together until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling, which contributes to the cake’s moist crumb.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the hot milk and butter mixture to the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Heat the milk until steaming but not boiling to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  • Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for the best rise.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use room temperature eggs for even mixing and better texture.
  • Grease or line your baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains gluten

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: hot milk cake, old-fashioned cake, moist cake, vanilla cake, easy dessert, classic cake, comfort food