Sultana Cake
I normally like to bake on a Sunday and I found this lovely recipe. I also add orange juice mixed with the milk and a bit of mixed spice. I also bake in a square tin. Cut into quarters and freeze a third. It's so delicious and moreish. Enjoy
Sultana Cake
Sweet, moist and totally moreish, this Sultana cake is perfect with a cup of tea
Melted butter, to grease
250g butter, softened
215g (1 cup) caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 eggs
450g (3 cups) plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
125ml (1/2 cup) milk
385g (2 1/4 cups) sultanas
Butter, to serve
Step 1
Preheat oven to 170°C. Brush a 9 x 19cm (base measurement) loaf pan with melted butter to lightly grease. Line the base and 2 opposite sides with non-stick baking paper.
Step 2
Use an electric beater to beat the butter, sugar and vanilla essence in a medium bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is combined.
Step 3
Sift together the flour and baking powder. Fold half the flour mixture into the butter mixture and stir in half the milk. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and milk until well combined. Use a metal spoon to fold in sultanas.
Step 4
Spoon cake mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven. Set aside in the pan for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature with butter, if desired.