Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting the pan)
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 cup scalded milk
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 4 room temperature eggs
– 2 cups sugar
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 12-cup tube or Bundt pan by greasing and flouring it thoroughly. This ensures your hot milk cake releases easily and keeps its shape.
2-Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. This step helps blend the dry ingredients evenly for a smoother batter.
3-Melt butter and heat milk: Next, in a small saucepan over low heat, melt the 1/2 cup butter, then stir in the 1 cup scalded milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until itβs very hot with small bubbles but not boiling; keep it warm on low heat.
4-Beat eggs and sugar: Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the 4 room temperature eggs and 2 cups sugar on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture triples in volume.
5-Combine milk mixture and dry ingredients: Gradually add the hot milk mixture while mixing on low speed until itβs fully incorporated. Then, add the dry ingredients in two batches, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
6-Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 1 hour, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean with a few crumbs.
7-Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a rack to cool completely. The total preparation time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes, including baking and cooling, and this recipe makes about 12 slices. For the best flavor, dust with powdered sugar if desired a simple touch for a moist hot milk cake.
Last Step:
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π Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
β° Do not overbake; check the cake starting at 55 minutes to prevent dryness.
π Try adding fresh fruit or flavors like cinnamon, almond extract, or cocoa for delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking and Cooling Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
