Quick Milk Cake
Delightfully simple and irresistibly tender, this Quick Milk Cake is the ultimate homemade treat for when time is of the essence. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and a touch of vanilla, this easy cake recipe features a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtly sweet flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, including prep and bake time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. The batter comes together effortlessly with a fuss-free mixing method, while the optional garnish of powdered sugar or fresh fruits adds a customizable finishing touch. Ideal as a standalone dessert or dressed up with whipped cream, this versatile milk cake recipe is a must-try for bakers of any skill level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round or square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until combined and smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the milk into the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and fresh fruits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 708 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
