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Lianne Hempsall Cakes

Deliciously moist cakes perfect for any occasion, balanced in flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 200 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line your cake tins.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, then gradually add this to the wet mixture, folding gently until combined.
  6. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake tins.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for a few minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve fresh, dust with powdered sugar, or ice with buttercream or cream cheese frosting. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.