Apple Almond Teacake

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This is not a rich or heavy cake. It is a simple cake that is great served with tea or coffee - either cold or warm, with cream if desired. Eat within 2 days. Australian measurements used. (aust. Women's weekly)

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Steps

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Pre-heat oven to 180 deg c.

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Grease then line a 20cm deep round cake pan with baking paper.

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Using an electric mixer cream butter and sugar in a small bowl , until pale in colour and light and fluffy.

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Beat in eggs , one at a time , until combined.

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Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

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Stir in half of the milk and half of the sifted flours.

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Then stir in the remaining milk and flour.

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Spread into prepared pan.

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Sprinkle evenly with the apple then top with the almonds.

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Bake for about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.

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Stand for 5 minutes then carefully turn onto a wire rack to cool.

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Ingredients

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butter, caster sugar, eggs, self raising flour, plain flour, milk, apple, slivered almonds