soft fluffy homemade milk cake is a family recipe

🍰 Soft & Fluffy Homemade Milk Cake (Family-Style)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 2 eggs (room temperature)

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

• Grease and line an 8-inch round or square pan

2️⃣ Cream butter & sugar

• Beat butter and sugar together until pale, light, and fluffy (this step gives the cake its softness)

3️⃣ Add eggs & vanilla

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each

• Stir in vanilla

4️⃣ Dry ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt

5️⃣ Combine gently

• Add dry ingredients to the batter alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour

• Mix just until combined (don’t overmix!)

6️⃣ Bake

• Pour into pan and smooth the top

• Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean

7️⃣ Cool & serve

• Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack

• Serve plain or dusted lightly with powdered sugar

🌟 Family Recipe Tips (the secret touches)

• Use whole milk only—it makes the crumb extra tender

• Room-temperature ingredients = softer cake

• For extra fluffiness, sift the flour once

• Don’t overbake—this cake should stay pale and moist

Optional Variations (still “family-approved”)

• Milk syrup soak: Warm ¼ cup milk + 1 tbsp sugar, drizzle over cake

• Cardamom or nutmeg: Add ¼ tsp for a traditional twist

• Condensed milk version: Replace ¼ cup sugar + ¼ cup milk with sweetened condensed milk