Description

Old-Fashioned Hot Milk Cake is a nostalgic, tender-crumbed dessert made with basic pantry staples and a warm milk-butter mixture. Lightly sweet and versatile, it’s perfect served plain or dressed up with toppings like whipped cream and berries.

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup unsalted butter

4 large eggs

2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter together until the butter melts. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until combined.
Slowly stir in the warm milk-butter mixture until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan before serving. Optionally, top with powdered sugar, berries, or whipped cream.

Notes

Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice variation.

Mix in citrus zest for a bright flavor twist.

Stir in mini chocolate chips or top with cocoa glaze for a chocolate version.

Swap vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty flavor.

Can be baked in a bundt pan or cupcake tins for different presentations.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 80mg