The rain has really set in here and we have spent the last couple of hours without power. Now that it is back on I’m trying to get dinner ready in case it goes out again. Of course, sitting around without power has made everyone feel very hungry. Ridiculous I know, they have so many toys and books to read, but silence is an unusual phenomenon around here and you would think they hadn’t been fed all weekend. So Mr8 thinks a cake is in order. I’m choosing a Basic Butter Cake because it will keep everyone happy and I know I have all of the ingredients. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the power stays on long enough for it to bake. Wish me luck! Hope your families stay safe this wet weekend.
Basic Butter Cake with Butter Cream Frosting
Ingredients:
- 250g butter, softened
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
- 2/3 cup milk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced.
Grease and line an 8cm-deep, 19cm (base) square cake pan with baking paper.
Using an electric mixer, cream butter, caster sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating to combine.
Add half the flour. Stir to combine.
Repeat with remaining flour and milk.
Spread mixture into prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
Ice with Butter Cream Frosting
Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
2 Cups (230g) Icing Sugar, sifted
1/2 Cup (113g) Unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 Tbl. Milk or Light Cream
Assorted Food Colours of your choice (optional)
Method:
In an electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth and well blended.
Add the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually beat in the sugar.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Add a little more milk or sugar, if needed.
Tint the frosting with food colours of your choice.
Original Source of Butter Cake Recipe: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/19421/butter+cake