Serves 9-10

• 2 cups butter/soft margarine
• 500g granulated sugar (1 lb)
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 6 tablespoon milk

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time with a tablespoon of flour and beat well.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and coffee.
3. Fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture, alternately with milk. Pour into two large tins and spread evenly.
4. Bake at 190 C or 375 F for 35-40 minutes until firm.