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VINTAGE GOLD
Hot Milk Cake Is the Easy Retro Dessert You Need To Try
★★★★★
5.0 (290)|(2 Reviews)Delicate, velvety sponge cake made with scalding hot butter and milk, dusted with powdered sugar and berries.
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By Shayma Saadat (Recipe Developer)•Published May 14, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Shayma Saadat🔥 260 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Velvety texture far lighter than standard pound cake.
- Pairs beautifully with fresh berries, whipped cream, or tea.
VINTAGE GOLD
Hot Milk Cake Is the Easy Retro Dessert You Need To Try
A beloved mid-century staple: beating eggs and sugar into thick ribbons, then whisking in scalding hot milk and melted butter. The heat cooks the flour starch instantly, resulting in an exceptionally tender, fine-grained sponge. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings9 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar & 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour & 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk & 10 tbsp (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
Directions
1
Beat eggs and sugar
Beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume. Stir in flour and baking powder.
2
Heat milk and butter
Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until butter is completely melted and milk is steaming hot.
3
Whisk hot milk into batter and bake
Slowly pour hot milk mixture into batter while whisking gently. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Beat the eggs and sugar for a full 5 minutes until ribbon stage—this traps the air that gives the cake its cloud-like rise.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories260 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs38g
Total Fat11g
Sodium: 140mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
