Macadamia Nut Slice

The hint of ginger compliments the chunky pieces of macadamias well in this delicious slice.

Makes 20

125g ( 4 oz )  butter, softened to room temperature
¾ cup caster sugar
1 egg
½ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup self-raising flour

1.      Preheat oven to 180° C. Grease a slice tin (16 x 26 cm/ 6 in x 10 in ) and line with baking paper.

2.      Beat the butter and sugar using electric beaters until pale. Add the egg and mix in well. Lightly stir in the remaining ingredients. Spread the mixture into the prepared tin.

3.      Bake for 20 minutes or until skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool slice in tin. Cut into bars or squares to serve.

Variation: Add ½ cup dried fruit such as apricots, cranberries, raisins or dates.