An easy vanilla cake recipe

be delightful any way you choose to slice it. You could even turn it into a Victoria sponge by cutting it in half laterally once cool adding a layer of jam and sticking it back together again though we also have a very good Victoria sponge recipe to follow for more specific instructions.
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If youre looking for something a little more challenging we have all sorts of cake recipes to try we recommend moving on to our easy chocolate cake if youre a fan of this cake or chocolate fairy cakes make a nice treat and are fun for kids to make. Or try this easy glutenfree chocolate cake  which uses the everversatile ganache in two ways. 
Tips
If you fantasise about being a star baker but find the whole process a little intimidating this is the perfect easy cake for you. Its infinitely variable and incredibly simple to make. Simply place all the ingredients in a bowl and beat until combined. You can mix with a wooden spoon a handheld electric mixer or by using the pulse action of a food processor for varying levels of manual difficulty.
Using margarine rather than butter works really well for this cake and saves you the bother and time of having to soften the butter before you start.
Dont be tempted to open the oven before 40 minutes youll regret it.
Once the cake has cooled put it in an airtight container and it can be stored for up to two days.