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Ovaltine Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 36
My mother's war-time recipe afternoon tea cake. No egg or butter used!. Moist and sticky,with a nice crust- delicious when buttered. All masurments are UK.
Ingredients:
6 ounces self-raising flour
3 ounces sugar
1 1/2 ounces raisins
3 tablespoons ovaltine
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 pint milk (i used skimmed)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Sieve flour, salt and baking soda together.
3. Stir in Ovaltine and raisins.
4. Fold in milk gently until completely combined.
5. Pour into a lightly greased 1lb loaf tin.
6. Cook for approximately an hour.
7. Test with a skewer and leave to cool slightly in the tin before serving.
8. Can be frozen in slices when cold and toasted to defrost.
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