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This simple, old-fashioned cake tastes so good it will surprise you! As I remember my mom's delicious meals, this dessert was always the perfect ending. Mom always used "a dash of this and dab of that" to come up with what we thought was "the best"! — Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 254 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Hot Milk Cake in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p35
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Reviewed on May. 24, 2013 by anna-945
love this cake!!!
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2013 by missdc
Great tasting old fashioned textured cake.....plain or dusted with powdered sugar and fruit topping....DELISH!!!
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by Itsallaboutme
Glorious. So simple and so good. A real discovery.... Moist, tasty, great consistency and it keeps great. I suspect the time invested beating the eggs paid off. Thanks a lot...and to those considering whether to bake it or not: do it, there is no going back
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by martha2go
I did a demo in high school home ec on this cake (my recipe is very close to this) 46 years ago and I still make it. The ingred. are usually on hand, its fast, and wonderful with fruit. It is so adaptable, I have added plain blueberries to it, serve with fresh strawberries and whip cream instead of those dry round things, your family will never want to go back. I have also used pinapple cooked with small amount of sugar and cornstarch for a great topping, cooled it and then top with whip cream and sprinkle with coconut. my recipe makes a smaller cake and only uses 1 c. flour 1 t. baking powder, 1/4 t. salt 2T butter , 1/2 c. hot milk ( I use buttermilk) 2 eggs, 1 c. sugar and 1 t. vanilla directions same except for 9X9 pan 350 degrees for 25 min. Just the right size for a small quick dessert for fresh fruit.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by galleyslave
Lost my Hot Milk Cake recipe years ago. Had been making it since I was 9 yrs old, now 68. Had come from my grandmother.I will try this one. Hope it is the same. Sounds right. Thank you.
Lost my Hot Milk Cake recipe years ago. Had been making it since I was 9 yrs old, now 68. Had come from my grandmother.
I will try this one. Hope it is the same. Sounds right. Thank you.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by jackstrat
I have been looking for a recipe that fits the picture description of this cake for quite some time. Firm, fine crumb, spongy soft texture... and this recipe delivered!!! It is fantastic. Worked as a cake, worked as cupcakes. I have 150 pages of yellow cake recipes and this one immediately has jumped to page#1. I do have a question. Does anyone have baking times for baking 6", 8", and 9" round versions? My first attempt at a round (6") was still not done after 25 minutes, and unfortunately, I could not leave it baking any longer...Any advice would be appreciated!Thanks again for the GREAT recipe.
I have been looking for a recipe that fits the picture description of this cake for quite some time. Firm, fine crumb, spongy soft texture... and this recipe delivered!!! It is fantastic. Worked as a cake, worked as cupcakes. I have 150 pages of yellow cake recipes and this one immediately has jumped to page#1. I do have a question. Does anyone have baking times for baking 6", 8", and 9" round versions? My first attempt at a round (6") was still not done after 25 minutes, and unfortunately, I could not leave it baking any longer...Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks again for the GREAT recipe.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by ilovemymarine
I had given up on finding a delicious light and moist yellow cake recipe. I am so happy my sister in law suggested I try this recipe. My search is over I have found my forever yellow cake recipe. This recipe will not disapoint you.
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2012 by JSorto22
just made this cake for breakfast this morning to have with hot chocolate and it was delicious! Will definitely be making this again!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by charmstonight
very good as a snack with evening tea
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2012 by lee.carrington
Very simple recipe...
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