Victoria Sandwich

Ingredients

4 eggs, medium size

9 oz margarine/butter

9 oz Castor sugar

9 oz self raising flour

1/2 tsp of vanilla essence

Strawberry Jam

285ml fresh Double Cream

1 tsp Caster Sugar

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 190 degree C (375 degree F). Grease and flour the bottoms of two Sandwich tins (21.5 cm 8.5 inches in diameter). Put the Margarine in a bowl and beat until it is soft and creamy, add the 9 oz. sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix very thoroughly, add in vanilla essence and mix. Sift in the flour slowly, folding into the mixture with a metal spoon. Divide the mixture equally between the two sandwich tins, place in center of oven and bake for 30 minutes; until sponge is well risen. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes in the tin. Remove from tin, and allow to cool down fully. When sponge is cold take one and turn it upside down on a serving plate, spread evenly with Jam, and place whisked cream on top Cover with second sponge, and sprinkle with 1tsp caster sugar.