PLAIN CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1. Margarine or Butter 500 grams
2. Sugar 500 grams
3. Six egg
4. Flour 550 grams
5.  Baking powder 3 level tsp
6. Vanilla 1 tsp
7. 1 cup milk
8. Nutmeg 1 tsp
9. 2 cap ful of any essence of your choice
10. A pinch of salt

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Cream butter  and sugar until fluffy and light. 
• Add lightly beaten eggs little at a time, beating all the time to avoid curdling.
• Sift flour, grated nutmeg,salt and baking powder, then fold into the mixture. 
• The flour could also be alternated with eggs.
• Fold in vanilla, milk and essence (flavour).
• Pour into greased and floured baking tin (cake must have dropping consistency).
• Bake in moderate and preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.