There is comfort in the staple, the known and the tried and tested. Sure, the latest trends are exciting, new and fun, but every once in a while, the soul craves something comfortable and homely. This is interestingly true in every part of life – be it with food, family, friends, relationships – go back to the bottom line basics, and take a breather.
This cake is just that – comfort in a traditional bundt tin, basic ingredients – eggs, butter, sugar, flour and vanilla – nothing fancy or unoriginal but delicious by all means, warm and nourishing to the soul and mind (I won’t say body due to the amount of butter!). There is a lovely butter sauce that goes on top – it can’t get any classic-er than this!
This is one of those recipes that you don’t mess with. The only variation is adding some fresh fruit in the centre hole in the bundt – which in my rulebook is also considered messing with perfection.
The portion is… huge! But that’s the thing about the good old days – you fed a large family, your neighbours, your friends, your extended families. People dropped in unannounced for coffee, helped you without being asked to, and cake with coffee or tea was part of a perfectly normal day. If you’re like me, then this cake is the perfect way to go back in time in nostalgia.
