Pound Cake - Good Housekeeping

This loaf cake is simple but delicious. A vanilla sponge is topped with a plain icing and delicious with a cup of tea!

Cal/Serv: 399

Makes: 10 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins

225 g

unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease

225 g

self-raising flour

225 g

caster sugar

large eggs, lightly beaten

1 tsp.

vanilla extract

2 tbsp.

milk

For the glaze

75 g

icing sugar

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.
In a large bowl, using a handheld electric whisk, beat all the ingredients (except the icing sugar) together for 1-2min until smooth and combined.
Spoon into prepared tin, smooth to level and bake for 1hr-1hr 10min or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Cool in tin for 5min then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
To makes the glaze, mix the icing sugar in a bowl with 1tbsp water until smooth. Spread the icing over the top of the cooled cake. Leave to set for 15min then cut into slices and serve.

To store:

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Per slice:

Calories: 399
Protein: 5g
Total fat: 21g
Saturates: 12g
Carbs: 47g
Total sugars: 30g
Fibre: 1g

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