This simple cake recipe makes one (one-layer) 8-inch round cake.

　　

Ingredients

8 servings

　　125g unsalted butter, melted and cooled

　　1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising (self-rising) flour, sifted

　　1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar

　　2 teaspoons vanilla extract

　　1/2 teaspoon baking powder

　　2 eggs

　　1/2 cup (125ml) milk

　　

Step 1

Place the butter, flour, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, eggs and milk in a large bowl and whisk until well combined.

　　

Step 2

Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).

　　

Step 3

Lightly grease a 20cm round cake tin and line with non-stick baking paper.

　　

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the tin, smooth the top and bake for 55 minutes – 1 hour or until cooked when tested with a skewer.

　　

Step 5

Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice to serve.

　　From Basics to Brilliance © 2017 by Donna Hay. Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins Publishers.Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.