Victoria sponge

Method

• step 1

  Set the oven to 180*C/356*F/Gas mark 4. Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl together, once creamy and smooth add the flour. Add the eggs and mix until fully combined.

• step 2

  Grease two baking tins. Evenly spoon the mixture into the tins. Place into the oven for 20-25 minuets. Poke with a skewer, if comes out clean then it is cooked. Cake should also be springy to the touch.

• step 3

  Leave to cool for 5 minuets, then take out of tins and place on cooling racks and leave to cool.

• step 4

  Whip the double cream until stiff, place the jam or fresh strawberry slices on the bottom layer of cake and carefully spread the cream on top.