OLD FASHION HOT MILK CAKE

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually beat into egg mixture.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Gradually add to batter, beating until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into baking dish.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Notes

Garnish with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar or a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries for extra yum.

This recipe and picture are from the test kitchens of Mr. Food who set out to re-create the old fashion hot milk cake many remember their mothers and grandmothers making. It tastes like the old fashion one.