Basic Butter Cake

KiwiMegan's Note:

From a recipe book that came with my electric mixer. Haven't tried it yet!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 cake

• 125 g butter , softened
• ¾ cup caster sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• ½ cup milk

Directions:

1. 1. Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. 2. Add vanilla then gradually add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until well combined.
3. 3. Lightly fold flour and milk alternately into prepared mixture to form a smooth consistency.
4. 4. Spoon mixture into a well greased 23cm loaf pan.
5. 5. Bake in a moderate oven 180 degrees celsius for 45minutes until golden brown.
6. 6. Turn onto a wire rack to cool.