If you are looking for a light, tasty dessert suitable for a controlled diet, cold milk cake could be the perfect solution. With the use of ingredients like cornstarch, vanillin, milk, and a sugar-alternative sweetener, you can indulge in the pleasure of dessert without the guilt.

This cake is fresh, creamy and will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your eating goals, as it is really low in calories.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of skimmed or low-fat milk
• 100 g of corn starch
• 1 sachet of vanillin
• 40 grams of powdered sweetener (if you opt for sugar, add about 60 grams)

Method:

1. Preparation of the milk cream: In a saucepan, pour the milk and add the sifted corn starch, mixing well with a whisk to avoid lumps. Make sure the cornstarch has completely dissolved in the milk. Also add vanillin to flavor the cream. Bring the pan to medium heat and continue stirring until the cream begins to thicken. Once the cream has reached the desired consistency (it must be thick but fluid), turn off the heat and let it cool.
2. Adding the sweetener: When the cream is lukewarm, add the sweetener to taste and mix well. Taste to adjust the sweetness level to your taste. Remember that sweeteners can be stronger than sugar, so add gradually and taste occasionally.
3. Assembling the cake: Pour half the cream into a cake mold lined with cling film. Level the cream with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Cover with another layer of cling film and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the cream is completely solidified.
4. Decoration and serving: Once the first half of the milk cake has solidified, gently pour the rest of the cream on top of it and level carefully. Place back in the refrigerator for at least another 2 hours or until the cake is completely set. When you are ready to serve, remove the cake from the mold and decorate as desired with fresh fruit, dark chocolate flakes or a sprinkling of bitter cocoa.

Tips and Variations:

• You can enrich your cold milk cake by adding layers of crumbled wholemeal biscuits between one layer and another of cream. This will add a nice crunch to your cake.
• For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a few drops of lemon juice or grated lemon peel to the milk cream before pouring it into the mold.
• If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can replace some of the milk with low-fat Greek yogurt.

With this simple and light recipe, you can enjoy the delicious taste of a cake without guilt. Perfect for those on a diet but who don’t want to give up the pleasure of a refreshing and tasty dessert.