Northamptonshire Seed Cake

1. 1

   Set the oven to 350 degrees F or mark 4.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Place the eggs in a bowl set over a saucepan of hot water and whisk until fluffy, then whisk into the butter mixture.

4. 4

   Sift the flour and baking powder together and fold into the mixture, together with the nutmeg.

5. 5

   Add the caraway seeds and combine well.

6. 6

   Turn into a greased and lined 8 inch round cake tin and smooth over the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, covering the top with a piece of kitchen foil if it appears to be browning too quickly.

8. 8

   Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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