Sweets that aren't so sweet

I write today's blog in honor of my mother, who tried a new recipe yesterday and it ended up being an epic fail. It was a bread pudding that she kept putting off trying and then just had to because it sounded so good. Unfortunately, it was far too sweet for her palette. I know a lot of people like that - who love sweets but they just can't be too sweet. My husband is another one. Favorite desserts include a good old fashioned cherry pie, a simple cheesecake and, when he gets adventurous, his Grandma Welker's sugar cream pie. So in the spirit of sweets that aren't too sticky sweet, I bring you hot milk cake.

Hot Milk Cake

Ingredients:
4 eggs     2 c. sugar    2 1/4 c. flour     2 1/4 tsp. baking powder     1 tsp. vanilla     
1 1/4 c. milk                10 tbsp. butter

Directions:

1. Beat eggs on high until thick, about 5 minutes.
2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Combine flour and baking powder.
4. Add to batter with vanilla.
5. Beat on low until smooth.
6. Combine milk and butter in a saucepan until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
7. Add to batter, beating until combined.
8. Pour in a 9x13 pan.
9. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

With two cups of sugar in this bad boy, you'd think it would be a lot sweeter than it is.  I'm here to tell you this is one of the best cakes I've found out there. It absolutely does not require frosting. In fact, I think frosting it would take away from its flavor. What's your favorite dessert? Are you sticky sweet or more subtle?

As always, have fun!