A delightfully tasting light and fluffy cake filled with whipped cream and a generous helping of jam. Simple and easy to bake, it’s perfect for a party, or even just a quiet afternoon treat for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup plain (all purpose) flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 50g unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pouring cream
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- Fresh raspberries, to decorate
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Method:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Sift the flour and baking powder three times and set aside.
Step 3
Place the eggs and sugar in an electric mixer and whisk on high speed for 10–12 minutes or until pale, thick and tripled in volume.
Step 4
Sift ½ of flour mixture over the egg mixture and gently fold through using a large metal spoon. Repeat with the remaining flour. Add the butter and fold through.
Step 5
Divide the mixture between in 2 x 20cm-round lightly greased shallow cake tins lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until sponges are springy to the touch and come away from the sides of the tins.
Step 6
Remove from the tins and cool completely on wire racks.
Step 7
Whisk the cream until stiff peaks form. Spread one sponge with the jam, top with the cream and raspberries and sandwich with remaining sponge.
To Serve
Dust with icing sugar. Serves 6–8.