Melt-in-the-Mouth Cake

🍰 Melt-in-the-Mouth Cake – Light, Buttery, and Irresistibly Soft

This cake is everything its name promises—moist, tender, and so delicate it practically dissolves on your tongue. With simple ingredients and a foolproof method, it’s the kind of everyday cake that feels like a special treat. Whether you serve it plain with tea or dress it up with berries and cream, it’s sure to be a favorite in your baking rotation.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup wheat flour (all-purpose or pastry flour work well)

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup melted butter (unsalted preferred)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• Lemon zest to taste (optional, but adds a lovely brightness) 🍋

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round or loaf cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy release.

📝 Tip: A 9-inch round or standard loaf pan works perfectly for this quantity.

2. Beat the Eggs and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on high speed for about 5–7 minutes. The mixture should become pale, thick, and almost doubled in volume.

🎂 This step is key to the cake’s airy texture—don’t rush it!

3. Add Milk and Butter

With the mixer on low, slowly add the warm milk and melted butter (make sure they’re not too hot or they might scramble the eggs). Mix just until combined.

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold into the wet mixture using a spatula. If using lemon zest, fold it in here too. Take care not to overmix—you want to keep all that fluff from the whipped eggs.

5. Pour and Bake

Pour the batter into your prepared pan and give it a gentle tap on the counter to remove air bubbles. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

🕯️ Every oven varies—start checking around the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking.

6. Cool & Serve

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or serve as-is for a classic, tender treat.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Simple & Elegant: A light dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of tea or coffee.

• Berry Beautiful: Add whipped cream and fresh berries for a dessert-worthy plate.

• Zesty Glaze: Mix lemon juice with powdered sugar and drizzle on top for extra tang.

💡 Tips & Variations:

• Orange zest or a dash of vanilla can be swapped for lemon zest.

• You can use almond flour for a slightly nutty twist, but reduce the butter slightly.

• Make it a layer cake by doubling the recipe and filling with jam or cream.

This is the kind of cake that gets passed down through generations—not because it’s fancy, but because it’s perfect in its simplicity. One bite, and you’ll understand why it’s called melt-in-the-mouth.