Ingredients:
175g (6oz) butter, softened and diced
175g (6oz) caster sugar
3 medium eggs
175g (6oz) self-raising flour
1. Put butter in a large mixing bowl and whisk with a hand held electric whisk until slightly softened. Add sugar, then cream together until pale and fluffy.
2. Beat eggs and gradually add to butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition and using a spatula to release mixture from sides of bowl. Continue whisking until all egg has been added.
4. Sift half flour over mixture and use a spatula or large metal spoon to gently cut and fold flour into whisked mixture. Sift remaining flour on to mixture and lightly fold in, until only just incorporated.
5. Divide mixture between two greased and lined 18cm (7in) sandwich tins. Gently spread to level surface. Bake on baking trays at 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 for 25-30min until risen and golden.
6. Cool slightly in tins, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely before filling or icing.
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