Hot Milk Sponge Cake

We were planning a barbecue yesterday when I realized I had not made anything for dessert.  And then Hot Milk Sponge Cake popped into my head!  I always have everything on hand to make this cake.  The recipe was given to my mom when I was just a child from an elderly lady at church.  Of course I use a microwave to heat the milk instead of the traditional stove method.  It is delicious warm or cold, needs no frosting, and would be great paired with fresh strawberries.  Here is the recipe -

Hot Milk Sponge Cake
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

1.  Cream the eggs using a mixer for 3 minutes.
2.  Add the sugar to the eggs. Scrap the sides of the bowl to be sure all of the sugar has been mixed into the eggs.  While this continues to mix for another 4 to 5 minutes do steps 3 and 4.
3.  Measure out the flour, baking powder, and salt.  Stir together and set aside.
4.  Heat the milk and the butter in the microwave until it is hot.  Be careful that it doesn't bubble over.
5.  Dump the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and mix well.
6.  Stir in the hot milk, butter, and vanilla into the mixture and blend well.
7. Pour into a 9 inch greased pan and bake at 350 degrees F (325 for dark non stick pans) for 20 to 25 minutes.