Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F or Gas Mark 6).
2. 2
   Cream the butter and sugar into a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until softened.
3. 3
   Add the 3 eggs, the vanilla essence, and the flour and mix until smooth.
4. 4
   Divide the mixture between the two greased cake pans.
5. 5
   Bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes (10–15 in a fan-assisted oven) until firm to the touch.
6. 6
   Leave to cool completely on a cooling rack.
7. 7
   Turn one cake upside down and spread jam and whipped cream over it. Then, place the second cake on top.
8. 8
   Cut into wedges, and serve.