We all remember this from school days
Preheat the oven to 180c
Grease and line a roasting tin with greaseproof paper.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
Add the eggs one at a time beating well with each egg
Fold in the flour and the baking powder.
Pour the mixture into the tin and level the surface.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until well-risen and golden
Turn the cake out of the tin and allow to cool on a wire rack.
Spread your jam of choice over the top of the cake and sprinkle with desiccated coconut.
Cut into individual squares
Serve with custard
Servings 12