Description
A delightful, buttery cake that evokes the warmth of family gatherings and is perfect for pairing with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For those watching their sugar intake, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg