Preheat oven to 200. Grease and flour 2 baking Tins 6"

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside

Cream butter and sugar until pale. Add eggs one at a time and mix. Add essence, lemon zest, juice and beat

Add in flour and milk alternatively and beat until well mixed. Pour into prepared tins and bake for 40-50mins or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in tin for 10mins then on a rack to cool Completely