By Akshara
August 16, 2026
You do not need an entire afternoon or a full pantry of ingredients to bake a fresh vanilla tea cake. This simple four-ingredient batter cooks directly in the microwave in just two minutes, giving you a warm, tender slice in under fifteen minutes total. Sweetened condensed milk acts as both the sweetener and binder, eliminating the need for eggs or refined sugar. It is the perfect rapid bake to serve alongside your evening cup of tea.
1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk the self-raising flour, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
Pour the batter into a microwave-safe silicone or glass cake dish lined with baking paper.
Microwave on high power for two to three minutes until the cake rises and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow the cake to rest for five minutes to cool slightly before turning out, slicing, and serving warm.