Buttered Almond Cake

Directions

1. 1
   This recipe uses a loose-bottom cake tin.
2. 2
   If you dont have one, Fold two long pieces of baking paper and cross them over the base of the cake tin at right angles.
3. 3
   Then lift cake out when it is cooked.
4. 4
   Place butter and sugar in a saucepan large enough to mix all the ingredients and heat until butter melts.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Beat eggs and milk together.
7. 7
   Add to saucepan with sifted flour and baking powder.
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   Mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
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   Pour mixture into a baking paper-lined 20cm round loose-bottom cake tin.
10. 10
    Bake at 180C degrees for 40 minutes.
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    Spread topping over and cook a further 10-15 minutes or until the cake is cooked.
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    Leave in tin for 10 minutes before lifting out.
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14. 14
    Place butter, sugar and almonds in a saucepan.
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    Heat, stirring until the sugar melts.
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    Add milk.
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    Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes.