3 oz margarine | or other fat (6 Tbs.) 3-4 oz. |
8 oz plain flour | 1.5 cups |
6 oz castor sugar | 0.75 cups, 4-6 oz. |
3 eggs | |
Flavouring | |
2 tsp baking powder | 2-3 tsp. |
pinch of salt | |
0.25 pt Milk | to mix, this quantity or less |
Temperature 180degC 350degF. Mark 4. Quantities for a 7-inch tin: Measures level. The use of 6 oz. sugar is specially recommended if the smaller amount of fat is to be used, as extra sugar helps to make the cake soft and moist. Alternatively use 4 oz. Sugar (1/2 c.) and 2 oz. syrup or honey (2 level Tbs.). The flour may have some cornflour, arrowroot, or soya-flour mixed with it as described in No.652. Mix to a soft cake consistency by the Creaming Method, No.663, or the Rubbing in Method, No.662. Bake in greased and floured tins. | |
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Entered | 2008-01-02 |
Updated | 2019-01-27 |
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Made by David Alexander Young 2005-2024. Programme updated 2nd May, 2022, 09:19