This is a home-cook-friendly version of the recipe I adapted from my fathers old formula for an American-style vanilla cake.

Set aside a good-sized, microwaveable mug to bake the cake in. Add the butter and milk to another microwaveable mug and microwave on high in 10 second increments, swirling the contents after each ...

Grease and line a 23cm/9in cake ... (see recipe tip). In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and ...