Orange Cake

250g butter or margarine

250g castor sugar

4 large eggs
1 tsp grated orange zest

250g self-raising flour

100ml freshly squeezed orange juice

Heat the oven to 170C/Gas 3.

Cream the butter and sugar well, until it is very pale and thick.

Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition, and the zest, if using.

Add the flour all at once, and beat well, then slowly add the orange juice, until it is incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin, and bake for 50 mins - or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Orange Butter Frosting

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup icing sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon orange and a little grated rind