Name: Hot Milk Cakes with Strawberries and Cream
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 extra-large eggs; 2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour; 2/3 cup whole milk; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound large strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

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Hot Milk Cakes with Strawberries and CreamCraig Cutler

Hot milk cake is an easy, old-fashioned dessert that has simple, modern appeal. The moist, delicate cake gets its name from the hot milk that is added to the batter just before baking. In this recipe, the individual cakes are split, then topped with berries and whipped cream.

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