Description
Milk Bar cake brings nostalgia and sweetness to dessert tables with its playful layers of childhood memories. Creamy, textured, and irresistibly indulgent, this iconic treat invites you to savor each delightful bite of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting and Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sprinkles or crumbled cake pieces for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry cake ingredients, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps and create a uniform mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients, mixing with an electric mixer until the batter becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- For the frosting, cream the softened butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, gradually adding powdered sugar and mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate milk and vanilla extract into the frosting, beating until achieving a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the frosting across the entire surface, creating an even layer.
- Decorate the frosted cake with sprinkles or crumbled cake pieces, pressing them gently into the frosting to ensure they adhere.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Prevent cake dryness by using room temperature ingredients, which blend more smoothly and create a more consistent texture.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for dairy-free variations without compromising the cake’s rich flavor profile.
- Enhance moisture by adding a simple syrup brush over the cooled cake layers before frosting, creating a more decadent and tender crumb.
- Maximize flavor complexity by toasting sprinkles or cake crumbs briefly in a pan before decorating, which intensifies their nutty undertones and adds depth to the overall dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg