Hot Milk Cake Recipe

Simply and Delicious (Simply Delicious)
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD:12-16 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
  • 10 tablespoons butter, cubed

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to batter; beat at low speed until smooth.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter is melted. Gradually add to batter; beat just until combined.
3. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.Yield: 12-16 servings.

TIPS:

  • Salted butter really brings out the flavor of this subtle classic.
  • Cube leftovers to layer into a trifle with berries and cream.
  • Swap almond extract for the vanilla, and serve with whipped cream and toasted almonds.