Victoria Sponge Cake

• 4 oz (100 g) butter or margarine
• 4 oz (100

For perfect results all ingredients should be at room temperature before starting.

Cream the butter or margarine and sugar together for a full 5 minutes, until light and creamy. Lightly mix the eggs and vanilla essence. Beat the eggs into the creamed mixture a little at a time; beat well after each addition. Add a little of the sifted flour along with the last few additions of egg. Usin