Basic Butter Cake

Ingredients

• 125 g butter, softened
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. 1

   1. Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   2. Add vanilla then gradually add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until well combined.

3. 3

   3. Lightly fold flour and milk alternately into prepared mixture to form a smooth consistency.

4. 4

   4. Spoon mixture into a well greased 23cm loaf pan.

5. 5

   5. Bake in a moderate oven 180 degrees celsius for 45minutes until golden brown.

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   6. Turn onto a wire rack to cool.