INGREDIENTS175g (6oz) margarine or softened butter175g (6oz) caster sugar3 large eggs175g (6oz) self-raising flour, sifted1tsp baking powder1tsp vanilla extractpinch of salt. Dried blueberries soaked in a miniature of limoncello overnight.
METHOD
Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Lightly grease an 18cm (7in) round cake tin with a little extra butter or margarine and cut a piece of greaseproof paper or non-stick baking parchment to fit the base of the tin.
Step 2
Put all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or a hand-held mixer for 1 minute, or until just combined. It’s important not to beat the batter too much – just long enough to make it smooth.
Step 3
Pour or spoon the mixture into the tin, smooth the top and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 45-50 minutes. The cake is cooked when it looks well risen and golden; the top should spring back when lightly touched with a fingertip. Another test is to insert a skewer into the centre of the