Slabcake

my nana used to make me this as a child, i have no idea where the recipe originated but its great comfort food with a nice cup of tea.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  ounces butter
• 6  ounces sugar
• 8  ounces self raising flour
• 1  teaspoon  syrup
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 4  ounces currants

Directions

1. pre heat oven to gas 4 180c.
2. mix butter and sugar until white, then add syrup, milk, eggs and flour and mix untill smooth. add currents and mix well .place into a 12 inch baking tray and bake for 1 hour.
3. leave on a wire rack to cool for ten mins before eating.