Quick and Delicious Hot Milk Cake Recipe

Balasahana Suresh
Hot Milk Cake is a soft, spongy, and subtly sweet dessert that’s perfect for weekend baking or quick celebrations. Its unique preparation with hot milk makes the cake extra tender and moist.

🥘 Ingredients (8–10 servings)

1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1/2 cup milk + 2 tbsp for soaking

3 large eggs

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish: Slivered almonds or pistachios

👩‍🍳 Method

1 Preheat and Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a 7-inch round or 8×8-inch square pan and dust with flour.

2 Cream butter and Sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

Add vanilla extract and mix.

3 Incorporate Eggs

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4 Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5 Prepare Hot Milk

Heat 1/2 cup milk until warm (not boiling).

Gradually add hot milk to the creamed mixture, alternating with dry ingredients.

Mix gently until smooth.

6 Bake the Cake

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7 Cool and Garnish

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Optional: Sprinkle slivered almonds or pistachios on top.

🌟 Tips for Perfect Hot Milk Cake

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better texture.

Beat gently after adding flour to avoid a dense cake.

Warm milk helps create the signature soft, spongy texture.

For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 tsp cardamom powder to the batter.

🍰 Serving Suggestions

Serve plain with tea or coffee.

Dust with powdered sugar for a simple dessert.

Pair with fresh fruits or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a treat.

Hot Milk Cake is light, fluffy, and melts in your mouth, making it a quick favorite for both beginners and experienced bakers.

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