Easy jam sponge

• butter↗175g г

  plus extra for greasing the pan

• golden sugar↗175g г
• self‑raising flour↗175g г
• eggs↗3
• vanilla extract↗1 tsp
• strawberry jam↗200g г

  or raspberry jam, mixed

• custard, cream or ice cream for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C/180 °C with convection/gas 6. Grease a 25 cm square tin or a 20 × 30 cm rectangular tin with butter.

2. 2

   Beat the butter, sugar, flour, eggs and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms. Spread the jam over the bottom of the tin, then pour the batter on top. Smooth evenly. Bake for 20‑25 minutes, until the sponge is light‑golden and risen, and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Serve warm with custard, cream or ice cream.