Description
Sweet condensed milk cake brings comfort straight from Brazilian kitchens, offering a delightful blend of simplicity and rich flavor. Creamy texture and subtle sweetness make this dessert a perfect companion for afternoon coffee or special gatherings you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F(175C) and thoroughly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Gently whisk eggs in a spacious mixing bowl until slightly frothy.
- Incorporate softened butter into the eggs, blending until completely uniform.
- Introduce sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly to create a creamy consistency.
- Sift flour and baking powder together, then delicately fold into the liquid mixture, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Pour whole milk and vanilla extract into the batter, stirring carefully until achieving a silky, smooth texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest inside the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully release the cake onto a wire cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature.
- Optional: Dust the top with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Softening butter ensures smooth blending and prevents lumpy batter, so remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before starting.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and a more uniform cake texture that rises evenly.
- Consider adding a pinch of salt to enhance the cake’s overall flavor profile and balance the sweetness of condensed milk.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the cake accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 356kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg