Vintage Hot Milk Cake

This traditional Vintage Hot Milk Cake is the moist, fresh, and rich dessert you have been waiting for. When you bite into that first bite of milk cake, you are going to be in dessert heaven.

Everything about this vintage cake is amazing and should be shared with loved ones.

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Vintage Hot Milk Cake

The first time I tried a hot milk cake, I was probably 10 or 12 years old. I was just a little gal, and my grandma’s friend made the cake when we went to visit. I remember biting into the cake and immediately falling in love with all of the classic and delicious flavors. It had a chocolate ganache frosting, and it was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon.

I was inspired to make this cake because of that memory. So here we are, I’ve made this easy cake recipe, and I am thrilled to be sharing it with you.

Once you make this cake, be sure to comment and let me know how much you enjoyed it.

What Is A Milk Cake

A milk cake is an old fashioned style cake that has… Milk in it.

Adding milk gives it a creamy and rich flavor and texture. There are various types of milk cakes out there. Some of them have multiple kinds of Kate milk, such as whole milk, evaporated milk, or even condensed milk. My milk cake only requires one type of milk, and that is whole milk.

Why Is It Called Milk Cake

A milk cake got its name because back in the day, they used milk to add fat and flavor to cakes. Your grandma probably made this cake because her grandma probably made this cake. They’ve been around for a really long time, and it stands to reason because they’re so delicious.

Storing Cake

You can either store the cake in the refrigerator or keep it in the pantry. Either way, at room temperature or chilled, it is an excellent option for this cake. The most important thing you need to do is keep it tightly wrapped. Make sure the lid fits well, and it will last 3 to 5 days.

Before serving the cake, always check it over and make sure that there’s no mold, there’s no strange odor, or there’s nothing that looks off about the cake. If anything does seem odd, go ahead and toss it and make a new cake.

Can You Freeze This Cake

Yes, you can absolutely freeze this vintage cake. After the cake has cooled and frosted, place the hot milk cake in a storage container. Add a layer of plastic wrap or tinfoil on top hot milk cake in a storage container. Then add a lid and place it in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat the cake, take it out and place it in the refrigerator the night before. Or sit it on the counter for a little bit until it has thawed. Once it’s thawed, it’s ready to eat.

You might even enjoy the cake when it is still slightly frozen.

Ingredients

This recipe has two different sets of ingredients. The first set is for the actual hot milk cake itself. The second set, and my favorite, is the homemade chocolate ganache frosting recipe. Both of them are vintage and delicious.

I can’t wait for you to sink your teeth into this amazing easy cake recipe.

• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. Butter, room temp
• Powdered sugar

Chocolate Ganache frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Hot Milk Cake

Now it’s time to get down to business! Here are the easy directions so you can make this moisture-rich cake all by yourself. You’re going to be so glad you put in the effort to make this tasty treat.

Step 1: Begin by warm in the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray a 9×9 pan with a non-stick pan and set aside.

Step 2: You will need to stir together flour and baking powder, set aside.

Step 3: In a stand mixer, add the  eggs and beat eggs on high for about 3-4 minutes until thick.

Step 4: Gradually add in the sugar to the egg mixture, on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 5: Slowly add flour to the egg and sugar mixture on medium and mix until smooth. Set to the side.

Step 6: In a small saucepan, add your milk and butter heat until butter melts.

Step 7: Add to milk and butter mixture to the batter, mix until combined. Pour the batter into a baking pan.

Step 8: Bake the hot milk cake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is cooled.

Step 9: Allow the milk cake to cool on a cooling rack.

How to Make Frosting

Step 1: Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Heat cream in the microwave until just about to boil, about 90 seconds.

Step 3: Pour cream over chocolate, cover the bowl with a plate, and set aside for a minute.

Step 4: Stir until the chocolate is dissolved and glossy.

Step 5: Then, you will frost your hot milk cake and serve!

Enjoy!

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Vintage Hot Milk Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 slices

Vintage Hot Milk Cake is a classic cake that has been around for so long. If you are craving a traditional cake give this milk cake recipe a try. Topped with a sweet chocolate frosting.

3.34 from 3 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. Butter, room temp
• Powdered sugar

Chocolate Ganache frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray a 9x9 pan with a non-stick pan and set aside.
• In a bowl, you will stir together flour and baking powder, set aside.
• In a stand mixer add your eggs and beat eggs on high for about 3-4 minutes until thick.
• Gradually add in the sugar to the egg mixture, on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Gradually add flour to the egg and sugar mixture on medium and mix until smooth. Set to the side.
• In a small saucepan add your milk and butter heat until butter melts.
• Add to milk and butter mixture to the batter, mix until combined. Pour the batter into a baking pan.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is cooled.
• Allow cake to cool on a cooling rack.

Ganache Frosting:

• Place the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Heat cream in the microwave until just about to boil, about 90 seconds.
• Pour cream over chocolate, cover the bowl with a plate, and set aside for a minute.
• Stir until the chocolate is dissolved and glossy.
• Then you will frost your hot milk cake and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g

Author: Laura

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