Condensed Milk Cake – Immaculate Bites

What Does Condensed Milk Cake Taste Like?

Making a cake with condensed milk creates a dessert similar to pound cake but lighter and moister. (How is that possible?!) It’s simple and ideal for pairing with fruit and homemade whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. 😋 The condensed milk intensifies the delicious flavor so you can have your milk and eat it, too.

Recipe Ingredients

1. Butter – Rich butter keeps the cake moist and flavorful.
2. Sugar – You won’t need much sugar in this cake recipe since the condensed milk is already quite sweet. 
3. Sweetened Condensed Milk is this show’s star, boosting the delightful cake’s rich and moist flavor.
4. Eggs bind the batter and give us that classic cake texture we all love. 
5. Flavors – Lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and grated nutmeg add subtle yet refreshing flavor notes that are irresistible. 
6. Flour – Add some baking powder to your all-purpose flour in this recipe for a light, fluffy cake.

How to Make Condensed Milk Cake

• Preheat oven to 160°C/325°F. Grease a 10-inch cake or bundt pan generously with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Cream butter and sugar on high in a stand mixture until fluffy and looking white, about 3 minutes. Then, add the condensed milk and mix on high for another minute. (A hand mixer will also work.) (Photo 1)
• Assemble – Add eggs, one at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition. Sift the flour and baking powder into the batter, and then add the zest, lime juice, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as you go. (Photos 2-4)
• Pour the cake batter into the greased pan. Tap it on your work surface to eliminate air bubbles. (Photo 5)
• Bake at 325℉ (160℃) until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (45–50 minutes). Transfer to a wire rack. (Photo 6)
• Serve – Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and strawberries.

Recipe Variations

1. Keep it simple. The lime juice and zest, along with the nutmeg, give this cake a Caribbean vibe. But you can leave them out for a simpler vanilla cake taste.
2. Frost it! Chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese, or fruity frostings all taste amazing. 
3. Make it matcha. Sift in a tablespoon of matcha powder with the flour for a cake with a gorgeous light green color and classic matcha flavor. 💚

Tips and Tricks

1. Measure your flour the right way. Gently spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge instead of scooping it directly from the bag. That prevents over-packing, which leads to too much flour and a dry cake. Another way to measure is with a kitchen scale.
2. Cream butter and sugar well until fluffy. This step is crucial for incorporating air for a good rise and tender crumb.
3. Please don’t overmix the batter. After adding the flour, mix just until combined because overmixing can cause the cake to be dense and tough. 🙅🏿‍♀️

Make-Ahead & Storage Instructions

Condensed milk cake tastes even better the next day. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate it for up to a week. To freeze the cake, tightly wrap individual slices or the whole cake in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag.

The cake freezes well for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw slices at room temperature for about 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. For a quick option, you can also warm slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

What Goes With Condensed Milk Cake

Serve condensed milk cake with an indulgent hot drink like a chai tea latte, a specialty coffee, or ginger tea. It also loves being paired with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream. 👌

More Elegant Cake Recipes to Try

1. Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake
2. Caramel Cake
3. Red Velvet Cake
4. Olive Oil Pound Cake
5. Pumpkin Cake

By Imma

Watch How to Make It

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This blog post was originally published in August 2016 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video