Victoria Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sieve the flour.
2. 2
   Take out the butter from the refrigerator 1 hour in advance.
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugar very well. When mixture is light and creamy, add the eggs, one at a time, beating each time thoroughly.
4. 4
   If the mixture curdles while adding eggs, add a little flour before adding the next egg.
5. 5
   Fold in the flour and add milk until the mixture forms a dropping consistency.
6. 6
   Add vanilla essence.
7. 7
   Grease and dust two 7-inch diameter tins.
8. 8
   Pour 1/2 the mixture into each of the two tins.
9. 9
   Bake in a hot oven at 400° for 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool the cake.