6 oz. butter
6 oz. fine sugar
3 eggs
6 oz. self-rising flour, sieved

FLAVORS:

CHOCOLATE: 1 rounded tablespoon cocoa, blended with 2 tablespoons boiling water; allow paste to cool before using.

COFFEE: 1 tablespoon Coffee Essence or strong black coffee.

ORANGE: 1 tablespoon undiluted orange squash or grated rind of orange.

LEMON: 1 tablespoon undiluted lemon squash or grated lemon rind.

Warm bowls and beaters thoroughly. Place butter and sugar in bowl and cream this on 3 speed until light and fluffy, or beating hard. Add eggs a little at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Reduce to minimum speed and add flour and flavoring. Switch off immediately when the flour has been incorporated. Turn into a grease, lined, deep 8 x 8 1/2 inch tin or two 7 or 7 1/2 inch tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes and then cool completely on a rack.