Old Fashion Walnut Butter Cake

1. Cream butter and sugar together in a Bosch kitchen machine at speed 2, increasing to 5 when butter is softened. Beat until butter is pale yellow.

2. Gradually add in each egg and vanilla essence. Combine flour and baking powder together and sieve. Fold into egg and butter mixture. Add walnuts and mix well.

3. Preheat oven to 180°C. Transfer batter to greased baking tins and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Check that inserted skewer comes out clean.

4. Cool and slice cake to serve.