Condensed Milk Cake — Quick, tender and easy cake that will impress at the dinner table or a party without you slaving away in the kitchen.
Do you have a can of condensed milk in the pantry? Then turn it into something delectable like this cake here.
Condensed milk cake is definitely one of those desserts that requires minimal ingredients and preparation.
I don’t know about you but I look forward to sweets at the end of a meal. They have a magical way of balancing out the taste buds so we can reach ultimate satisfaction.
This condensed milk cake is similar to pound cake but has a lot more to offer. It is light and moist making every bite better than the last with a fabulous taste.
Although sweetened with only a can of condensed milk, you will be pleasantly surprised by the level of sweetness. The cake isn’t overly sweet making it even easier to indulge in 2 or 3 slices – paired with strawberries and whipped cream — it’s heavenly.
Every bite has great texture and your taste buds are soon hit with this rich, milky flavor and then you are ready to experience the deliciousness all over again. Guess what? You can have it for breakfast too! Or serve with some tea.
Unfortunately, many think using condensed milk in desserts will overwhelm it. Au contraire condensed milk enhances.
Try this cake for yourself. It will not disappoint.
Enjoy!
Watch How to Make It
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Condensed Milk Cake
Ingredients
- 10 ounce 284grams unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup 150grams granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups 250grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder.
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk or 396 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg optional
- 2-3 tablespoons lime zest
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. Grease a 10 inch or Bundt pan generously with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cream together the butter and sugar at high speed in a stand mixture until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 3 minutes. Then add the condensed milk and mix for another minute.
- Stir in the eggs, a little at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition. Sift in the flour and baking powder into the batter, and then add the grated lime zest& juice, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir well until everything is fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan. Tap pan on work surface to eliminate any air
- Bake at 325 degrees F until tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45–50minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.
- Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Bulela says
Last night I made your condense milk cake with my little girls, 4 and 7 doing the most work. For such a simple cake, the taste and texture were absolutely exquisite. I love it, thank you for your recipe.
ImmaculateBites says
I bet your girls had some fun making it! So glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as I do. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Tendai says
So made this cake last wkd. Sooooooo very good and decadent! Took it to work and it was inhaled by my colleagues. It definitely gets even better the next day. So good! Have to make it again this wkd for my daughter coz she’s livid I took the rest to work lol cheers
Lina takieddine says
Hi Imma , I made this cake twice , it was verrrry delicious and easy , my two grandsons loveit , thanks for the recipe
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ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Thanks for giving it a try!
Margot says
I tried this cake yesterday and it is delicious thanks for sharing this reciepe I also love the Jamaican recipes .
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome!! Thanks for the feedback so glad to hear you are enjoying them.
Becky Z. says
I can’t wait to taste this! Mine is in the oven as I write this, only 30 mins to go! This was so light and fluffy while in the bowl. I will let you know how awesome it is after I get to eat a piece! Lovely.
ImmaculateBites says
Can’t wait!!
Christine Rousselle says
I’m doing a dinner party themed “Around the World in 80 Days” and want to know if this is considered an African Recipe? Or Caribbean? I am going to include your Muamba chicken recipe for sure! Can’t wait till try these out.
ImmaculateBites says
To my knowledge it be none. However, if you were to include in in your themed party you it should be more African than Caribbean.Happy Cooking!!!
Monaly says
I’ve never heard of condensed milk cake. Looks delicious! Definitely will try this one.
ImmaculateBites says
You are going to love it!!! And do report back. Pretty please. Thanks.
Precious @ Precious Core says
I’ve never thought of using condensed milk in cake. This is ingenious. Can’t wait to try it!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Precious . Let me know how it works for you.
Tendai says
Yes! I’ve previously tried making a condensed milk(got hooked when a friend made one for an occasion) cake using other recipes but they somehow don’t taste quite right. This one on the other hand looks delish! The crumb says it all! Definitely giving this one a go.
P.s I’ve made your milk tart recipe like a million times and it’s exactly as I remember it (african origins)! My friends can’t get enough of it, especially because how they make it here is very different.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Thanks for try out my recipes! And so happy to hear you are going to try this one. I know what you mean about the milk tart. I have some leftovers in the fridge. It’s really a favorite of mine. Happy Cooking.
teekay says
Looks good and moist. How can it be preserved? And for how long can it be stored? Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
You can tightly wrap with saran wrap and freeze up to a month. It usually don’t last very long in my household. On the counter top maybe a day or two for optimum flavor.
Rahab says
Immaculate, how are you? Do you have more recipes of the cakes we have back home in Africa? I recall them not being overly sweet and firm. I also had a cake made with I think raisins or dates and it was dense yet great- do you have the recipe?
Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
Fine thanks! Definitely know what you are looking for try out this one hear https://www.africanbites.com/light-fruit-cake/. It’s really dense and firm . Let me know what you think . Thanks.
Rita says
I was disappointed . The cake was not light and moist . I did follow the recipe . What could have gone wrong?
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Rita! I can’t say for sure without being there. But I would make sure the butter and sugar is fluffy before adding the other ingredients
Brian Jones says
What a great looking cake, the texture looks superb!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks Brian
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
This looks gorgeous! I hadn’t heard of condensed milk cake, but now I want to try it 🙂
ImmaculateBites says
You should it’s delicious and so easy to make
Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas says
I always have a tin of condensed milk on hand for cheesecakes and ice creams, but never thought to use it for cake. It looks so light and fluffy, I am going to have to try it. Thanks!
ImmaculateBites says
You are going to love it Tania.
Gina says
Thanks for posting this recipe. I made the cake using only4oz butter in a 9in pan and it came out prefect. Used vanilla icing. Out of this world and sooo easy. Bless you
Gina says
Correction i used8oz butter only. It was still moist
ImmaculateBites says
YESS! So glad to hear it was a hit Gina! Thanks for the feedback!
Meeta says
I can just imagine how moist and wonderful this cake is! Awesome!