Milk Powder Cake

Milk powder has a particular taste that has enthralled me throughout my lifetime. The yummy flavour enhances anything that you add it to. I use it sometimes in my tea or coffee to give it some extra creaminess and this time I decided to use it in a cake. The Milk Powder Cake will soon become your household’s favourite tea time cake.

Serves: 6 to 8 Persons

Prep. Time: 10 Mins

Baking Time: 30 to 35 Mins

Ingredients:

• Maida [APF] – 135 gms
• Salted Butter (melted) – 135 gms
• Granulated Sugar – 135 gms
• Milk Powder (dairy) – 45 gms
• Baking Powder – ¾ tbsp.

Step 1:     Take the sugar and the milk powder in a bowl. Add  135 ml warm water and stir till the sugar dissolves (use a whisk).

Step 2:     Set your oven to pre-heat at 180° C for 15 minutes. Grease a 8 x 6 inch baking dish with some butter and maida. Line the base with parchment paper. Keep aside.

Step 3:     Add the baking powder to the maida and mix. Then sieve it using a fine mesh sieve.

Step 4:     Add the sieved flour to the prepared milk mixture and fold in lightly using a silicon spatula using the cut and fold method (see note).

Step 5:     Next, add the melted butter and mix well lightly. When well mixed, pour into the baking dish and bake in the pre-heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes (Check if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick or a knife into it. If it is done, it will come out clean). Cool and then demould.

Notes:

• Cut and Fold Method: One circular motion and then one strike right0000 through the center / diameter with gentle hands.
• If using unsalted butter, add ⅛ of salt to the maida.
• Do not use any essence in this recipe.