- 175g/6oz plain flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 70g/2½oz margarine
- 60g/2¼oz sugar
- 1 tbsp golden syrup
- 150ml/¼ pint milk
- 2-3 tbsp jam
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Grease and line two 18cm/7in sandwich tins.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.
- Cream the margarine, sugar and golden syrup together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add a little flour then a little milk and repeat until all of the flour and milk has been added and the mixture is smooth and well combined. (Add a little extra milk or water if the mixture is too stiff.)
- Divide the mixture between the two sandwich tins. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until risen and golden-brown.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Remove the cakes from the tins and set aside to cool completely.
- To serve, sandwich the cakes together with the jam.