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Catch A Husband Cake

Catch A Husband Cake is a delightfully moist and rich cake that’s filled and topped with a creamy sweet glaze. It’s not heavy or overly sweet either.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Cake:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake the Cake:
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a cooling rack.
  12. Prepare the Glaze:
  13. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
  14. Heat until the mixture is warm, but do not let it boil.
  15. Glaze the Cake:
  16. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake.
  17. Slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  18. Let the cake sit for at least 1 hour to absorb the glaze.

Notes

Serve:
Slice and serve the Catch A Husband Cake, enjoying its moist and rich flavor with the creamy sweet glaze.