Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1/2 cup jam (strawberry or raspberry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the butter mixture. Add the milk and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread fresh cream on the top of one layer, add jam, then place the second layer on top. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh with a cup of tea. Avoid adding cream until ready to serve to prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, British, sponge cake, afternoon tea, sweet treat