Sophie Mol's visit to Ayemenem is a turning point in the novel. This cake is a nod to the celebration and the underlying tensions that her arrival brought to the family.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream together butter and sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Combine flour and baking powder, then add to the mixture.
Mix in milk until smooth.
Pour into a greased cake tin and bake for 25 minutes.
Cool before serving.