Pound Cake

• 225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra to grease
• 225g self-raising flour
• 225g caster sugar
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp.vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp. milk

For the glaze

• 75g icing sugar

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.

Step 2In a large bowl, using a handheld electric whisk, beat all the ingredients (except the icing sugar) together for 1-2min until smooth and combined.

Step 3Spoon into prepared tin, smooth to level and bake for 1hr-1hr 10min or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 4Cool in tin for 5min then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5To makes the glaze, mix the icing sugar in a bowl with 1tbsp water until smooth. Spread the icing over the top of the cooled cake. Leave to set for 15min then cut into slices and serve.