Serves 8

100g (4oz) margarine.
100g (4oz) caster sugar.
2 eggs, size 3.
100g (4oz) self raising flour.

(1) Heat oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4. Grease an 18cm (7inch) cake tin or two 18cm (7inch) sandwich tins.

(2) Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time adding a little flour with each.

(3) Gently fold in the rest of the flour.

(4) Place in prepared tin and bake for 20 - 25 minutes in the two tins, 40 - 45 minutes in the one tin.

(5) When cool, fill with jam or cream.