Wed, 10 May 2017
Catherine Leyden was in the kitchen with this delicious rcipe that's perfect if you have a Communion or Confirmation coming up.
Square Tin |
|
15cm (6in) |
18cm (7in) |
20cm (8in) |
Round Tin |
15cm (6in) |
18cm (7in) |
20cm (8in) |
23cm (9 In) |
Odlums Self Raising Flour |
175g / 6oz |
225g / 8oz |
325g / 12oz |
450g / 1lb |
Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar |
125g / 4oz |
175g / 6oz |
275g / 10oz |
375g / 14oz |
Soft Butter or Margarine |
125g / 4oz |
175g / 6oz |
275g / 10oz |
375g / 14oz |
Eggs (Medium) |
2 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
Milk |
15ml / 1tbsp |
30ml / 2tbsp |
45ml / 3tbsp |
60ml / 4tbsp |
Baking Time (Approx) |
1 – 1¼ hrs |
1¼ - 1½ hrs |
1½ - 1¾ hrs |
1¾ - 2 hrs |
Square Tin |
|
15cm (6in) |
18cm (7in) |
20cm (8in) |
Round Tin |
15cm (6in) |
18cm (7in) |
20cm (8in) |
23cm (9 In) |
Odlums Self Raising Flour |
175g / 6oz |
225g / 8oz |
325g / 12oz |
450g / 1lb |
Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar |
125g / 4oz |
175g / 6oz |
275g / 10oz |
375g / 14oz |
Soft Butter or Margarine |
125g / 4oz |
175g / 6oz |
275g / 10oz |
375g / 14oz |
Eggs (Medium) |
2 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
Milk |
15ml / 1tbsp |
30ml / 2tbsp |
45ml / 3tbsp |
60ml / 4tbsp |
Baking Time (Approx) |
1 – 1¼ hrs |
1¼ - 1½ hrs |
1½ - 1¾ hrs |
1¾ - 2 hrs |
To decorate
Shamrock Ready to Roll White Icing Goodall’s Ready to Roll Coloured Icing Silvers Balls Butter Icing Goodall’s Colouring
Method
1. Grease and line the relevant cake tin or bowl and preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2.
2. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add all the ingredients. Bind all the ingredients together, carefully, using a slow setting in your mixer. Once the ingredients have combined, increase the speed and beat for 1 minute.
3. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
4. Cook in the centre of the oven for the specified time.
5. Test the cake by lightly pressing the centre. It should spring back and the top should be golden brown. To be extra sure, insert a skewer. If it comes out clean, the cake is cooked. Leave in tin for 5 minutes, and then turn out onto a cool wire tray.
6. When cool, decorate as desired. Note It is easy to vary the flavour of the cake. Add the zest of a lemon or orange to the mix before baking for a citrus touch. Alternatively, a teaspoon of almond essence or 50g (2oz) of Shamrock Desiccated Coconut can add a tropical hint.