Grandma's Hot Milk Cake

Submitted by Momma of two

"My mom's mom used to make this and our whole family has enjoyed it for many years My mom passed this recipe on to me and I will pass it along to my children. It is a light, moist and tasty white cake. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family has!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 6-10

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup hot milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Sift together dry ingredients.
2. Add butter to milk; keep hot.
3. Beat eggs until thick and lemon-coloured (about 3 minutes at high speed on mixer).
4. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly at medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Quickly add flour ingredients to egg mixture; stir just until blended.
6. Stir in hot milk mixture and vanilla: blend well.
7. Pour into a 9 x 1 1/2 " round pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
9. Cool cake in pan; about 15 minutes; then remove to rack.
10. Top with your favorite icing or: 1 1/2 cup icing sugar, add milk until creamy texture (about 3 tbsp) and a slpash of vanilla.
11. Enjoy!