"Irish Coffee" Cake

Directions

1. 1

   CAKE------------------------------------ 4 oz Butter, at room temperature 4 oz Granulated sugar 2 Eggs 4 oz Self-raising flour 2 T Coffee es

2. 2

   This is a concentrated, liquid coffee easily found in Ireland, but probably not in the States

3. 3

   I would dissolve 2 T of a good instant coffee (Taster's Choice or something similar) in an equivalent amount of water, and use that

4. 4

   Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan (preferably a springform cheesecake pan)

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350F

6. 6

   Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, adding a little flour and beating well after each addition

7. 7

   Stir in the coffee essence, and mix thoroughly

8. 8

   Turn the mixture into the prepared pan, and bake for 35-40 minutes until springy to the touch