If you are in the mood for an old fashioned and timeless dessert, this Hot Milk Cake is exactly what you need! Made with scalded milk and a few other basic ingredients, you will be amazed by the fluffy delicate texture and depth of flavor this cake has. If you are completely new to the baking world, this is THE recipe for you. It’s literally foolproof, and the result is a delicious cake that will have everyone asking for your recipe. Then, once you’ve got your confidence behind you, you can tackle the more involved cakes like this Eclair Cake, this amazing Italian Cream Cake, and this yummy Butter Pecan Cake.
Cake with Hot Milk
Basically, a hot milk cake is a cake made with scalded milk. Scalded milk is when you heat up milk over the stove until you can see little bubbles form along the inside of the edge of the pan and it starts to steam, and if you want to get super technical the milk should be about 180 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. I don’t temp my milk because it really isn’t that sensitive in this recipe. I actually melt butter first, then add my milk and vanilla and scald it all together. It’s my little secret to getting the most flavor out of those ingredients! Do not boil the milk, it doesn’t need to get that hot. This hot milk cake is perfect served with some fresh whipped cream on top and fresh fruit. On a cold night, I love it with hot chocolate and a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top (you can drizzle that on the hot chocolate too, yum!). It’s also delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whatever your favorite flavor is. This milk cake has a really subtle vanilla flavor that goes perfectly with whatever you want to eat with it!
Ingredients
This is a really basic recipe that anyone can make! I love making hot milk cake with my kids because it’s so simple and fun to make together. You can definitely add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove if you wanted to make this a spiced cake. I love keeping it simple and serving it with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top! You can find the measurements listed below in the recipe card.
Eggs: What makes this cake so much better is leaving your eggs out at room temperature for a few hours before you make it.Granulated Sugar: This is to sweeten the cake.All-Purpose Flour: This is the easiest to work with.Baking Powder: This helps the cake rise and get nice and fluffy.Salt: Salt balances out the sweetness and brings out all the delicate flavors.Butter: I like to use unsalted so I can control the amount of salt in my cake.Whole Milk: You will scald the milk first with the butter and vanilla.Vanilla: Vanilla adds so much flavor to the cake and it’s great for baking.Powdered Sugar: For dusting the top.
Hot Milk Cake Recipe
This hot milk cake recipe is really simple and a great way to introduce kids to baking. It’s not as easy as a box cake mix, but it is a great cake to show your kids a few skills like beating eggs and sugar until fluffy. Scalding milk is also a great skill to have for a lot of other recipes too. You could switch this recipe up by baking the batter in small round pans and making a cake with layers.
Room Temperature Eggs: Use room temperature eggs to help the egg and sugar mixture whip up quicker. This will also help the eggs temper more evenly as you slowly add the hot milk to them.Bundt Pan: You can bake this cake in a 10 cup bundt pan. Spray the pan well with a baking pan spray and bake for 50-60 minutes. Let the cake sit in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Additional Toppings: Drizzle the cake with chocolate syrup or caramel. Serve with whipped cream, Devonshire cream, or just powdered sugar. I love it plain, but it is also next level delicious topped with fresh cream and peaches or stawberries.
On the Counter: Cover leftover cake tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 3-4 days. To Reheat: Reheat for 15-20 seconds if you would like to eat your leftover cake warm.
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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