School dinner Cake

### 👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

1. **Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a rectangular baking tray (about 9×13 inches) with parchment paper.**
2. **Cream together the butter and sugar** in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
3. **Add the eggs one at a time**, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. **Sift in the self-raising flour** and gently fold it in. Add a splash of milk if the batter is too thick—it should be soft and easy to spread.
5. **Pour the batter into your prepared tray** and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. **Bake for 25–30 minutes**, or until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely before icing.
7. **Mix the icing sugar with water or milk** until you get a smooth, pourable consistency. Spread it over the cooled sponge.
8. **Sprinkle generously with rainbow sprinkles** while the icing is still wet. Let it set before slicing into squares.

### 🍽 Serve & Enjoy

Serve it just like school—cut into squares, optionally warmed up with a generous helping of custard. Or enjoy it as a fun afternoon treat with a cuppa. Either way, it’s bound to spark some sweet memories (and maybe some seconds).

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### ✨ Bonus Tips:

– **Make it chocolatey:** Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the sponge for a chocolate version.
– **Double the nostalgia:** Serve with pink custard!
– **Switch up the sprinkles:** Use themed sprinkles for parties or holidays.

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Whether you’re baking for your kids or for yourself, this **School Dinner Cake** is a slice of the past that still holds up today. Easy, cheerful, and full of heart—it’s the kind of cake that makes everyone smile.

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