The Golden Syrup Cake

For the cake Butter and flour an 8 inch round cake pan. Oven set to 350F. Cream together 150g of butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 4 tbsp golden syrup in a bowl. Beat in two eggs. Add 2 1/2 cups of cake flour, then 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 cup of milk. Mix until blended. Pour into the pan and bake 25-30 minutes, until golden. Allow to cool. For the buttercream Beat together 2 cups powdered sugar, 75g butter (softened), 2 tbsp golden syrup, 2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Spread over the cake.

It's important to mention that I used Lyle's Golden Syrup, which I am told has a distinct flavor. I abandon any accountability if you decide to use something like corn syrup.