🇵🇱 Polish Cake That Melts in Your Mouth – Quick, Easy & Budget-Friendly! 🍰
If you’ve never tried a traditional Polish cake, you’re in for a treat! This simple yet elegant dessert is one of those homemade recipes that taste like pure comfort. Soft, buttery, and so light it melts in your mouth — all made with everyday ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
It’s cheap, quick, and incredibly delicious, making it perfect for busy days when you want something sweet but don’t want to spend hours baking. The best part? This cake comes together in under an hour, and the result is a beautiful, golden, puffed cake that tastes like it came straight from a Polish bakery.
🧈 INGREDIENTS
For the Dough:
- 150g flour (1 + 1/2 cups)
- 100ml water (1/2 cup)
- 100ml milk (1/2 cup)
- 80g butter (1/3 cup)
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Optional (for extra flavor):
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for a slightly sweet dough)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS — SIMPLE 3-STEP METHOD
Step 1: Prepare the Base
In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil until the butter melts completely. Lower the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball. This step creates that perfect airy texture!
Let the dough cool for about 10 minutes before moving to the next step.
Step 2: Add the Eggs and Baking Powder
Once slightly cooled, add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the baking powder. The dough should be thick, shiny, and elastic — this is what gives the cake its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Step 3: Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the dough evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Let it cool completely before serving. You can dust it with powdered sugar or fill it with cream or custard for an extra Polish touch!
💡 TIPS FOR THE BEST RESULTS
✅ Don’t overmix after adding the eggs — mix just until smooth.
✅ Use room-temperature eggs for a better rise.
✅ You can double the recipe for a larger tray or layer it with cream.
✅ Store leftovers in an airtight container — still soft the next day!
🍮 VARIATIONS
- Polish Cream Cake (Karpatka style): Split the baked layers and fill with homemade custard or vanilla pudding.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Pour melted chocolate over the top once cooled.
- Fruit Twist: Add a layer of jam or fresh berries before serving for a light summer version.
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS POLISH CAKE
✔ Only a few cheap, everyday ingredients
✔ Easy to make — no mixer required
✔ Melt-in-your-mouth texture
✔ Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or tea time
✔ Traditional Eastern European flavor in your own kitchen
🏡 A TASTE OF POLAND AT HOME
This Polish melt-in-your-mouth cake is proof that simplicity is sometimes the key to perfection. It’s light yet rich, humble yet elegant — just like the recipes passed down through generations. Every bite brings warmth, comfort, and nostalgia.
Try it once, and it will become your family’s favorite weekend cake. Easy, quick, and unbelievably good!
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