Add the eggs and milk to the creamed mixture and stir vigorously (or use a stand mixer on high speed) until the mixture is smooth and runny. You want to make sure that all the egg yolks are broken. Imagine the richest, most decadent chocolate and smoothest, creamiest caramel uniting in a cake that’s simply cosmic. That’s the universe of flavor you’re about to explore.

Place the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof (preferably metal) bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan filled with an inch or two of simmering water. Make sure the metal bowl does not touch the water!! If it does, it can cook /scramble the egg whites. Use a scale to weigh your cake pans as you fill them. Make sure each pan has the same amount of batter will make your cake layers bake to the same heigh and bake more evenly. Next add the Milky Way cake batter to the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract. Use a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to beat on high speed for about 5 minutes, until stiff glossy peaks form.

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Texture Galaxy: Experience the blissful balance of fluffy cake, creamy frosting, and gooey caramel that’s simply out of this world. I like to do the finger test to see if the meringue is ready, but you can also use a thermometer. To test with your fingers, dip a tiny bit of your pointer finger (it’s very hot, be careful) and rub the mixture between your thumb and finger. For this cake, I use a Nordic Ware bundt pan that I bought at Target. I butter the pan, making sure to get every surface covered in a light layer of butter {I use clean fingers to do this part}. Then add a little flour and turn and move the pan around until you get the flour distributed in a light and even layer. You can hold the pan upside down over the sink and tap it all around to remove any excess flour.

Yes, you can use a different type of chocolate for the frosting. Semi-sweet chocolate chips work well in this recipe, but you can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer. Can I make this cake without a bundt pan? Milky Way Cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Here are some frequently asked questions about this dessert: How long does Milky Way Cake last? Milky Way Bundt Cake –Instead of round cake pans, you can bake your batter in a bundt pan! Personally, I think bundt cakes are adorable. Just be sure you don’t fill your bundt pan more than 2/3 full so it doesn’t spill over. And not just any chocolate cake either . . . but a scrummily delicious chocolate cake made with milky way chocolate bars.

Tips & Tricks for Milky Way Cake

Unsalted Butter– If you only have salted butter, on hand you can use it in place of the unsalted butter. Just be sure to omit the salt that this frosting recipe calls for. You can also use vegan butter in its place!