My Granddad's Bestest Birthday Cake – a delicious recipe with caster sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Grease and lightly flour 2 sandwich tins put the oven on at gas mark 6 to preheat.
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
Very gently using hand and wiggling fingers fold in flour until just mixed.
4
This is so you don't squish all the little bubbles in the mousse that will keep the cake up.
5
My granddad always used his hands for folding and scooping into tins, so I do the same.
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
Remove and transfer to rack to cool.
8
Expect a little shrinkage.
9
Fill with fresh cream/ dream topping and jam of choice or fruit and cream.
10
Sprinkle with sieved icing sugar when assembled.
358
kcal
Calories
10
g
Fat
51
g
Carbs
16
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
How did you like this recipe?
Thank you — your rating has been saved!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces caster sugar, 4 ounces self raising flour, 4 eggs, ½ teaspoon vanilla essence.
Yes, My Granddad's Bestest Birthday Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
We use cookies — including from Google AdSense — to give you a better experience and show relevant advertising.
Privacy Policy
