☕️ Super Soft & Fluffy Hot Milk Cake 🥛
(An old-fashioned classic with a tender crumb & buttery richness—ready in under an hour!)
📝 Ingredient Notes (Why They Matter)
- Eggs (2 large, room temp) – Provide structure and lift.
- Sugar (½ cup) – Sweetens and helps create a light texture.
- Vanilla (½ tsp) – Enhances warmth and aroma.
- Flour (1 cup, all-purpose) – Use spoon-and-level method for accuracy.
- Baking powder (1 tsp) – The key rise agent!
- Milk (½ cup, whole) + Butter (2 tbsp) – Heated together for extra tenderness.
🍰 Step-by-Step Instructions (Foolproof!)
1️⃣ Prep Work
- Grease a 6-inch round pan and line with parchment paper (or use a loaf pan).
- Preheat a heavy-lidded pan (like a Dutch oven) with a wire stand inside for 5 mins (stovetop “oven” hack!).
2️⃣ Make the Batter
- Beat eggs 1 min until frothy.
- Add sugar, beat 3-4 mins until pale and ribbon-like (critical for fluffiness!).
- Mix in vanilla.
- Sift flour + baking powder into egg mixture. Fold gently until just combined.
3️⃣ Hot Milk Magic
- In a saucepan, heat milk + butter until just simmering (don’t boil hard!).
- Slowly pour into batter while stirring—this “cooks” the flour slightly for extra softness.
4️⃣ Bake (Stovetop Method)
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Place pan on wire stand in preheated heavy pan.
- Cover tightly and cook 35-40 mins on low-medium heat (no peeking!).
- Test doneness: Toothpick should come out clean.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let cool 10 mins, then unmold.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream & berries!
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Results
✅ Room-temp eggs whip better for maximum volume.
✅ Don’t overmix batter—fold just until combined.
✅ Keep heat low-medium to prevent burning (stovetop baking needs patience!).
✅ For oven baking: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25-30 mins.
💡 Variations & Serving Ideas
- Lemon zest (1 tsp) in batter for a citrusy twist.
- Coconut milk instead of regular milk for tropical flavor.
- Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce for decadence.
🎂 Why You’ll Love This Cake:
✔ No fancy tools needed—just a bowl and a pan!
✔ Unbelievably soft with a delicate buttery taste.
✔ Perfect with tea or as a simple dessert.
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