Lemon Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
4 Tbsp. milk
rind of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Cream butter until texture of mayonnaise.
Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, then add the beaten eggs and finely grated rind of lemon.
Alternately add flour, baking powder and milk, a little at a time.
Butter pan (loaf pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch) well and add filling and bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
Cook lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar until melted.
Prick hot cake with a fork and pour the juice over the cake.
Leave the cake in its tin until cool.