Eggless Cake

A soft and delicious cake made without eggs, this simple Eggless Cake is perfect for tea-time or as a base for frosting and decorations.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz plain flour
  • 3 oz margarine
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 3 oz sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ½ cup milk and water (approx.)

Method

  1. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Rub in the margarine, then add sugar and vanilla essence.
  3. Gradually add milk and water to make a dropping consistency batter.
  4. Pour into a greased 7-inch cake tin.
  5. Bake in a moderate oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy plain as a teatime treat, or use as a base for icing, fruit toppings, or layered desserts.