The White Cake of Gondor

2h 3m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Heat milk in a saucepan and add bay leaves. Simmer briefly.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
  3. 3Add eggs and mix until combined.
  4. 4Add melted butter and mix until smooth.
  5. 5Pour batter into a greased cake tin.
  6. 6Arrange bay leaves on top of the batter.
  7. 7Bake the cake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
  8. 8Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

saucepanwhiskstand mixer8-inch round cake tin