Orange Syrup Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to moderate.
2. 2
   Grease 14cm x 21cm loaf pan; line base and two long sides with baking paper.
3. 3
   Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs one at a time, beating until combined between each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in flour, buttermilk, rind and juice, in two batches; spread cake mixture into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven about 50mins; stand 5 minutes Turn onto wire rack placed over oven tray; pour hot orange syrup over hot cake.
7. 7
   To serve cut into 2cm slices.
8. 8
   Orange syrup.
9. 9
   Combine juice and sugar in small saucepan; stir over low heat without boiling until sugar dissolves.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered without stirring about 10 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly.