In a large bowl, cream together the margarine/butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at time, ensuring they are mixed through before adding the next. Add the lemon extract. Sift in the flour and gently fold to create a batter. Add the sultanas and mix to ensure they are evenly distributed.
It’s a classic Sultana Tea Loaf, which means it’s perfect for an afternoon tea! You might see other Sultana Loaf recipes where the cake is a darker brown colour, more like banana bread, but this is a classic Scottish Sultana Cake, so it uses just a few ingredients to make a basic cake filled with sultanas.
There is nothing nicer than afternoon tea with a very simple recipe for a moist Sultana Cake. This particular 7 inch cake is ideal for a small number of guests or as a cake for two people looking to satisfy their tea time tastebuds for the next couple of days. It's the ideal recipe when you're wondering what to make with Sultanas.
It’s also a wonderful recipe to try with kids. The boys love nothing more than whipping together a loaf cake and although Banana Loaf is their most favourite, Sultana Cake comes in at a close second. "Lovely cake.