Hot Milk Cake

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).

2. 2

   Heat the milk and 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Put the eggs and 2 cups (475 ml) of sugar in a large mixing bowl, and with an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and has tripled in volume, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   With the machine on low, beat in the warm milk mixture.

5. 5

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in another large mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Add the egg mixture and vanilla, fold to mix thoroughly so the mixture is smooth.

7. 7

   Grease 12 by 17-inch baking sheet pan with the remaining butter.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) of sugar.

9. 9

   Pour the cake batter evenly into the pan and bake until the cakes spring back when touched, about 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool for about 2 minutes.

11. 11

    Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with powdered sugar.

12. 12

    Using a thin spatula or knife, loosen the edges of the cakes, then flip onto the paper.

13. 13

    Cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.