Cake

I made this for breakfast this morning and its really easy and delicious so i had to share. Goes beautifully with a strong cup of coffee...treat yourself! (the below image is not my version, its from the magazine i got the recipe from...mine wasn't quiet so well styled...)

Almond Breakfast Cake

200g butter, softened
200g soft brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
200g self raising flour
100g ground almonds
50ml very strong coffee
1 tbsp ground coffee
icing sugar for dusting (if you like)

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Beat the butter and sugar together until light anf fluffy. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir until thoroughly combined. Add the flour, ground almonds and both coffees, and stur until smooth.Spoon the mixture into a lightly buttered 20cm cake tin (with removable base) and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until golden and springy. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes or so then turn the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar and serve with fresh fruit and a cup of coffee.

Happy eating!