Ingredients

How to make it

  • Add 2" water to a large wide pot. Set a rack in bottom of pot and bring water to a boil. Bring 3 more cups of water to a simmer in a small saucepan.
  • Butter heatproof bowl, then pour 1/4 c syrup into bottom. Beat together butter and sugar in another bowl with mixer at med speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then add flour and milk alternately in vatches, beating until combined. Pour batter over syrup. Cover bowl with a large round of wax paper, then top with foil, crimping tightly around edge. Tie string around rim to secure.
  • Set covered bowl on rack (water should come 3/4 of the way up side of bowl; add simmering water if necessary), cover pot, and steam cake over simmering water 1 1/2 hours. Remove bowl from pot and let stand 5 minutes. Discard foil and wax paper. Invert plate over bowl, then invert cake onto plate. Serve immediately with cream and additional syrup.

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