We have to admit we insisted on not trying Nana's sultana cake for a few years because we were certain we didn't like cakes with dried fruit in them. Oh, how wrong we were. This cake is moist and ...
This cake is an old-fashioned classic and a favourite. It stores, slices and eats really well. I like to use Granny Smith or Braeburn apples for their acidity. Serve with a dusting of icing sugar.
Preheat the oven to 170º/ Gas mark 3. Line and grease a 900g/2LB loaf tin. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda ...