🥛🍰 This simple, one-bowl cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly sweet thanks to condensed milk—no frosting needed! With a tender crumb and caramelized edges, it’s a dessert lover’s dream that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Only 5 ingredients – Pantry staples only!
✅ No mixer needed – Just whisk and bake.

✅ Moist for days – Stays fresh longer than regular cake.
✅ Versatile – Add citrus zest, chocolate, or fruit!

Ingredients You’ll Need

*(Serves 8 | Prep: 5 mins | Bake: 40-45 mins)*

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder

(Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract, lemon zest, or cinnamon!)

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line an 8-inch round or square pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk condensed milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
Sift in flour and baking powder, then gently fold until just combined (don’t overmix!).

3. Bake to Perfection

Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 mins, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

4. Cool & Serve!

Let cool 10 mins in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel if desired.

Pro Tips for the Best Cake

🔹 Room temperature eggs – Ensures even mixing.
🔹 Don’t overbake – The center should be slightly fudgy.
🔹 For extra richness – Brush warm cake with melted butter.
🔹 Storage – Keeps well at room temp for 3 days (cover tightly).

Variations & Swaps

🍋 Lemon or orange – Add zest to the batter.
🍫 Chocolate swirl – Swirl in Nutella before baking.
🍓 Berry delight – Top with fresh strawberries & whipped cream.
☕ Coffee kick – Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder.