Victoria Sandwich

Prepare two 18cm/7inch sandwich tins

Cream butter ans sugar together until very pale in colour, light in texture and fluffy

Beat in whole eggs, one at a time, adding a tablespoon of flour with each

Gently fold in the remaining flour with a metal spoon

Transfer to tins and smooth tops with knife

Bake in centre of oven at (180c/350f or gas mark No4)

for 25 to 30 mins (or until well risen, golden brown and firm

Leave to cool in tins for a while. Turn out onto wire racks

To make into jam sandwich: use butter cream or whipped cream to sandwich together add jam if liked.