A Sand Cake is a very old fashioned cake like a cross between a light sponge and a heavy butter cake.  It makes for a wonderful birthday cake and can be made in large batches.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• 1 tablespoon cornflour (or custard powder)
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 125g butter, softened
• 2 eggs

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a greased pan with non-stick baking paper.

Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Using electric beaters, beat for 6 minutes until pale and creamy. Spread evenly into the loaf pan.

Cook for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.

Recipe Hints and Tips:

• This sand cake can be made in bulk batches.

• Perfect icings include Lemon or Cream Cheese Icing.

• The recipe is suitable for freezing.  Cool the cake to room temperature and double wrap in plastic wrap.  It will last in the freezer for up to four weeks un-iced.