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Old Fashioned Tea Time Milk Chocolate Cake Recipe

This classic milk chocolate cake recipe, adapted from a beloved family cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for afternoon tea, picnics, or any occasion, its moist texture and rich chocolate flavor will leave everyone wanting more. Easily adaptable – use fresh milk if you don’t have evaporated milk – and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings like walnuts, pecans, or Cadbury's chocolate buttons. Add fresh raspberries for a summery twist! This fail-safe recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 373 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Old Fashioned Tea Time Milk Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Old Fashioned Tea Time Milk Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the milk until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with half of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
  11. Decorate with your favorite toppings, such as walnuts, pecans, Cadbury's chocolate buttons, or fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

141g

Fat

33g

Carbs

18g

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