A simple and sweet all-in-one cake – ideal for Mothering Sunday
Prep:20 mins – 25 mins
Makes 15 squares
For the cake and decoration100g softened butter175g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder175g golden caster sugar2 large eggs6 tbsp milkfinely grated rind of 1 large lemon
STEP 1Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4/fan oven 160C. Butter and line the base of a shallow oblong tin (about 18x28cm/7x11in) with baking parchment. Tip all the cake ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture drops easily off the spoon.STEP 2Spoon the mixture into the tin and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Meanwhile, make the icing: beat together the lemon juice and sugar, pour the mixture evenly over the cake while it is still hot, then leave to cool.STEP 3Cut the cake into 15 squares. Top each one with a crystallised violet and mimosa ball.
