Orange Syrup Cake

• eggs↗3
• self-raising flour↗375 ml
• milk↗200 ml
• sugar↗250 ml
• salt↗1 pinch
• oil50 ml
• Syrup
• sugar↗200 ml
• orange juice↗250 ml
• orange1

  finely grated rind

• water↗250 ml
• butter↗30 ml

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat the eggs well.

2. 2

   Gradually beat the sugar into the eggs.

3. 3

   Sift dry ingredients and fold into the egg mixture.

4. 4

   Microwave milk and oil for 1 minute at 100% power and stir into the cake mixture.

5. 5

   Pour into greased dish and cook for 6 – 7 minutes on 100% power.

6. 6

   Keep aside.

7. 7

   Cook sugar, water and butter for 4 minutes at 100% power stirring after 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add orange juice and zest and cook at 100% power until it boils.

9. 9

   Pour over warm cake.

10. 10

    Serve cold with whipped cream and tinned mandarin orange slices, if desired.