There’s nothing quite like the classic comfort of a pound cake. The Vanilla Buttermilk Pound Cake is a timeless dessert ...

Nigella's simple vanilla cake is anything but boring ... until well risen and golden-brown. After 45 minutes, push a metal skewer into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake ...

To make the cake, cream the butter with the golden caster sugar ... down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the vanilla and mix again to combine. Sift the flour, baking powder ...

Stir the buttermilk and vanilla extract together ... for about 50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and springy to the touch. Remove from the oven, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes ...