condensed milk cake – This quick, tender and insanely easy cake is always a hit. Best of all, it requires minimal ingredients and preparation. 🙌
Condensed milk sweetens this basic cake perfectly. It’s not too sweet, so it’s easy to eat even after a delicious meal. But it’s also great eaten on its own as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.
Making a cake using condensed milk is also very easy. With just a few staple ingredients in your pantry, you’ll have the most delicious cake you’ve ever made.
What does condensed milk cake taste like?
Making a cake using condensed milk creates a dessert similar to pound cake, but lighter and moister. (How is that possible?!) It’s simple and perfect for pairing with fruit or homemade dishes. whipped cream Or sprinkle with powdered sugar. 😋 It is also recommended to add milk to the condensed milk to make it even more delicious.
recipe ingredients
- butter – Rich butter keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
- sugar – This cake recipe doesn’t need much sugar since the condensed milk is already quite sweet.
- sweet and concentrated milk is the star of the show, enhancing the rich, moist flavor of the cake.
- egg Tie the dough together to create the classic cake texture that everyone loves.
- flavor – Lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and grated nutmeg add a delicate yet refreshing flavor for an irresistible taste.
- flour – This recipe adds baking powder to all-purpose flour to create a light and fluffy cake.
How to make condensed milk cake
- preheat Heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Generously coat a 10-inch cake or bundt pan with cooking spray. Let’s set it aside.
- cream Mix the butter and sugar until fluffy and look white, about 3 minutes. Then add the condensed milk and mix on high speed for another minute. (You can also use a hand mixer instead.) (Photo 1)
- assemble – Add the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture well after each addition. Sift the flour and baking powder into the dough, add the zest, lime juice, nutmeg and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl. (Photos 2-4)
- pour Pour the cake batter into a greased pan. Tap lightly on work surface to remove air bubbles. (Photo 5)
- bake Heat at 325°F (160°C) until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (45 to 50 minutes). Transfer to a wire rack. (Photo 6)
- serve – Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and strawberries.
Recipe variations
- Keep it simple. Lime juice and zest, and nutmeg give this cake a Caribbean feel. However, you can also omit these for a simpler vanilla cake flavor.
- Please frost! Chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese, and fruity frostings all taste amazing.
- Make it matcha. Sift one tablespoon of matcha powder into the flour to create a cake with a gorgeous light green color and traditional matcha flavor. 💚
tips and tricks
- Weigh your flour the right way. Gently spoon the flour into the measuring cup, leveling it with a straight blade instead of scooping it directly from the bag. This will prevent overstuffing, which can result in too much flour and result in a dry cake. Another method is to use a kitchen scale.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. This step is very important for aerating the bread to help it rise and make the bread soft.
- Do not overmix the dough. After adding the flour, mix until combined, as over-mixing can make the cake dense and hard. 🙅🏿♀️
How to prepare and store
Condensed milk cake tastes even better the next day. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To freeze cake, wrap each slice or the entire cake tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag.
The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the slices at room temperature for about 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight. For a quick option, you can warm the slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
What goes well with condensed milk cake
Serve the condensed milk cake with a hot drink. chai tea latte, specialty coffeeor ginger tea. We also recommend pairing it with fresh fruit! homemade whipped cream. 👌
More elegant cake recipes to try
- sour cream lemon pound cake
- caramel cake
- red velvet cake
- olive oil pound cake
- pumpkin cake
by Imma
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This blog post was originally published in August 2016 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.
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