Classic Sheet Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 170g butter (at room temperature)
• 140g caster sugar
• 3 eggs
• 140g baking  flour
• 1tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp sprinkles
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

STEPS

1. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy
2.   Then beat the eggs one at a time
3.   Combine the flour and baking powder
4.   Sift over the top of the egg mixture and fold in
5.   Stir in the milk and lemon zest
6.   Now add in the  sprinkles and gradually fold in
7.   Transfer the batter to the prepared tin and smooth the top
8.   Bake for about 40 minutes or until risen and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean
9.   Leave the cake to cool completely before transferring to a wire wrack