Here’s a recipe for a Melt-in-the-Mouth Cake — soft, fluffy, and incredibly tender. This type of cake is usually a buttery sponge that dissolves effortlessly with every bite.
🍰 Melt-in-the-Mouth Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for extra aroma
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer). This step is key for that melt-in-the-mouth texture.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in the vanilla extract (and zest if using).
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture:
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Start and end with the flour mixture (flour → milk → flour → milk → flour), mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Additions:
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Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a glaze.
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Serve with whipped cream and berries.
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Use as a base for layer cakes or trifles.