Simple Sponge Cake

Serves 15-20

Ingredients

Cake

• 250g margarine (makes a lighter cake, but can use unsalted butter) at room temp

• 250g caster sugar

• 4 eggs

• 3 drops of vanilla essence

• 250g gluten free self raising flour

• 1/4tsp xanthan gum

• 1 1/2tsp gluten free baking powder

• 4tbsp milk

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4.

• Line and grease two 6inch round cake tins. 

• Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 

• Slowly add the eggs and vanilla and beat well. 

• Fold in the flour and the baking powder, making sure it is all combined. 

• Add the milk (the mixture may be a bit sloppy, but do not add more flour).

• Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and ensure the surface is even and flat.

• Bake for 45 minutes or until the cake feels firm. Test with a skewer to ensure the centre of the cake is cooked.

• Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on a cooling rack. 

*Cover the cake in a butter icing of your choice and drizzle with chocolate ganache.