Cake recipes

A step-by-step recipe for a foolproof sponge cake.
Ingredients

    125g/4oz butter or margarine, softened

    125g/4oz caster sugar

    2 medium eggs

    125g/4oz self raising flour

Preparation method

    1-Heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

    2-Line two 18cm/7in cake tins with baking parchment

    3-Cream the butter and the sugar together until pale. Use an electric hand mixer if you have one.

    4-Beat in the eggs.

    5-Sift over the flour and fold in using a large metal spoon.

    6-The mixture should be of a dropping consistency; if it is not, add a little milk.

    7-Divide the mixture between the cake tins and gently spread out with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before turning on to a wire rack to cool.
   
    8-Sandwich the cakes together with jam, lemon curd or whipped cream and berries or just enjoy on its own.