"Two layers of vanilla cake sandwiched around the jam of your choice, and whipped cream or buttercream; a quintessential British dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter at room temperature
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1 cup + 3 tablespoons (234g) granulated sugar
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4 large eggs at room temperature
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1 1/4 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract*
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract*
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2 cups (227g) King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour
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3/4 cup (181g) jam
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2/3 to 3/4 cup (152g to 170g) heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
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2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar or to taste
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2 tablespoons (28g) simple syrup or the flavored syrup of your choice
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coarse sparkling sugar or confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top