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Simple Warm Milk Cake for World Milk Day

A moist slice of warm milk cake topped generously with white powdered sugar, served on a white plate.
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Bake this moist, sponge-like warm milk cake for a comforting, nostalgic dessert. It is easy to make and finishes with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the warm milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, dust the top generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using whole milk provides the best moisture content for this sponge cake.
  • For a slightly richer flavor, you can substitute half of the warm milk with heavy cream.
  • This traditional dessert tastes best when served the day it is made.

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