Rich Butter Cake
Indulge in the simple pleasure of a classic butter cake, its golden exterior hiding a tender crumb inside. Delicate, airy, and subtly sweet, this timeless treat is a delightful addition to any gathering or a lovely companion to your afternoon tea. With a few basic ingredients and straightforward steps, you can effortlessly create this heartwarming cake that will fill your home with the warm scent of buttery goodness.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 6oz softened butter
- 6oz caster sugar
- 3 standard eggs
- 8oz plain flour, sifted
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 level tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare 20cm/8inch cake tin.
- Cream butter with sugar thoroughly for 3 to4 min, until light and fluffy. Beat in whole eggs, one at a time, adding a tbsp of flour with each. Beat in the milk with a tbsp of milk.
- Gently fold in rest of the flour sieved together with baking powder with large metal spoon.
- Transfer to tin and smooth top with knife.
- Bake in oven in oven at 160c, 325f or Gas mark 3. for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
- Leave in tin for 5 min. Turn out onto wire wrack.
- Carefully peel off baking paper and cool.
Yield
Makes 18 slices
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