Vanilla Sponge Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Sift the flour into the mixture and fold it in gently.

5. 5

   Add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

9. 9

   Once cooled, you can frost or decorate the cake as desired.