Step 1

Begin by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

Grease and flour a bundt pan or funnel pan.

Step 3

To the bowl of an electric mixer, add the flour, custard powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter and oil.

Step 4

Mix on low speed for just a couple of minutes until the butter and oil are well incorporated and the mixture is crumbly and sandy looking.

Step 5

Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix for one minute.

Step 6

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until the batter is smooth.

Step 7

Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl well after each egg is added.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 9

Completely cool the cake on a wire rack.