Courting Cake
This is a real summer treat and a good way of using up slightly bruised or over-ripe strawberries or making just a few go further. It was originally made in the north of england by young girls for their betrotheds, hence the name.
Steps
Pre-heat oven to 190c / 375f.
Grease and line the bases of three 7-inch round cake tins.
Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
Gradually add the eggs , a little at a time , beating well after each addition.
Fold in the flour , and then add enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and bake for 25-30 minutes , until well risen and firm to the touch , swapping the position of the top and bottom cakes halfway through the cooking.
Turn out and leave to cool on a wire rack.
Whip the cream until it just holds its shape.
Sandwich the cakes together with the cream and the strawberries , reserving a few for decoration.
Dredge the top with icing sugar and decorate with the reserved strawberries.
Ingredients
butter, caster sugar, eggs, self-raising flour, milk, heavy whipping cream, strawberry', confectioners' sugar"]"