This is a perfect cake recipe for everyone’s birthday.
They are very easy and simple to make.
200g butter extra for coating the cake tins
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
4 tablespoons milk full fat or semi-skimmed
½ teaspoon baking powder optional
Preheat the oven at 180C/375F or 160C/320F (fan oven)
Prepare the baking tins (2 X 8-Inch). Grease the cake tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Start by creaming the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. This should be about 3 to 5 minutes
Then add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla essence and mix until combined
Add the flour and (baking powder if using).
Using a wooden spoon or spatula, fold the flour into the mixture until well combined. Lastly, add the milk and mix till well incorporated into the batter.
Divide the batter between the prepared tins and bake in the oven for between 25 to 30 minutes or until the skewer/cake tester comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and leave it to cool (2 to 5 minutes), remove it from the tin and place it on a cooling rack.
