Creamy Milk Cake

🥛 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Milk Mixture (Tres Leches-style):

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or cream

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

🍰 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish (8×8 or 9×9 inches).
  2. Prepare the cake batter:
    In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Fold gently until smooth.
  3. Bake the cake:
    Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool & poke:
    Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Then use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
  5. Pour the milk mixture:
    Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk together. Slowly pour over the warm cake so it absorbs evenly.
  6. Chill:
    Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
  7. Make whipped cream topping:
    Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Top and serve:
    Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake. Optionally, garnish with cinnamon, fresh fruit, or toasted nuts.

Enjoy your moist and creamy milk cake! Let me know if you want a version without eggs or gluten.

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