My Granddad's Bestest Birthday Cake

1. 1

   Grease and lightly flour 2 sandwich tins put the oven on at gas mark 6 to preheat.

2. 2

   Whisk together 4 eggs & 4oz caster sugar together until mousey and leaving ribbon trails when whisk is removed this will take about 5 minute (use kitchen aid or kenwood chef so your wrists don't fall off) add vanilla essence at the end and whisk inches.

3. 3

   Very gently using hand and wiggling fingers fold in flour until just mixed.

4. 4

   This is so you don't squish all the little bubbles in the mousse that will keep the cake up.

5. 5

   My granddad always used his hands for folding and scooping into tins, so I do the same.

6. 6

   Divide mix between 2 sandwich tins and bake at gas mark 6 for 12-14 minutes until very light golden brown and springy.

7. 7

   Remove and transfer to rack to cool.

8. 8

   Expect a little shrinkage.

9. 9

   Fill with fresh cream/ dream topping and jam of choice or fruit and cream.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with sieved icing sugar when assembled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.