Manx Milk Cake is a traditional Manx recipe (from the Isle of Man) for a classic dessert sponge made with plenty of milk. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Manx version of: Manx Milk Cake.
Crack the eggs into a bowl, then beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes, until thick and lemon-coloured. Gradually add in the sugar, beating until incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour and baking powder into a bowl. Gradually add this to the batter, folding in until just combined.
Combine the milk and butter in a saucepan, heating over low heat until the butter is just melted. Add to the batter and beat in lightly with an electric mixer at low speed.
Pour the resultant batter into a greased 30cm (12 in) diameter springform cake tin. Transfer to your pre-heated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and springy and a skewer inserted into the centre emerges cleanly.
Serve warm with whipped double cream and your choice of fresh fruit.
