A Discovery of Witches: Hot Milk Cake

Ingredients

• 2.5 cup all-purpose flour (Some is used to flour the pan.)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 3 stick unsalted butter (Softened; used in the batter and to butter the pan.)
• 2.5 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large whole eggs
• 3 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9 × 13-inch baking pan. The source also notes that a large Bundt pan may be used instead.

2. 2

   Place the milk and the 3 sticks of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Heat until the butter has melted and the mixture just comes to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set the mixture aside to cool.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Stir until evenly combined, then set aside.

5. 5

   Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar and eggs on medium speed for 4 minutes, until thick and pale yellow.

6. 6

   Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

7. 7

   Set the mixer to low speed. Alternately add the flour mixture and the cooled milk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let the cake cool in the pan before removing it.

Notes

The source says the cake is often served with cream or fresh fruit. The structured recipe specifies a 9 × 13-inch pan, while noting that a large Bundt pan can also be used; baking time may vary with the pan selected.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• American
• baked
• vegetarian