Hokkaido Milk Cake

Hokkaido Milk Cake is a popular Japanese dessert known for its soft, fluffy, and creamy texture. It is made using Hokkaido milk, which is known for its high fat content and rich flavor. Here's a recipe for making Hokkaido Milk Cake:

Ingredients:

1 cup cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

4 large eggs, separated

1/2 cup Hokkaido milk (or any other high-fat milk)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter until no streaks remain.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional garnish:

Powdered sugar for dusting

Assembly:

1. Once the cake is fully cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired.
2. Slice the cake and serve at room temperature.

Enjoy your Hokkaido Milk Cake, a delightful and fluffy Japanese dessert that highlights the richness of Hokkaido milk!