Spiced Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   Butter and flour a 30 x 20 cm (12 x 8-inch) Pyrex pan.

3. 3

   In a bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar for about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and spices. Stir into the first mixture, alternating with the milk.

5. 5

   Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

6. 6

   Unmould the cake and cool on a rack. Trim the sides of cake so that the edges are straight. Cut the cake into thirds on one side, then into 5 on the other, to get 15 pieces. Set aside.