Easy Four-Ingredient Condensed Milk Cake
Create a wonderfully moist and sweet cake using just four simple pantry staples. This recipe proves that the best desserts do not require complicated steps or many ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan or a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs until they are slightly frothy.
- Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk into the bowl with the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. This step prevents clumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and makes the cake tough.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a loaf pan, baking time may extend to 40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with almond flour.
- This cake keeps well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- If you want a slight tang, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45