Drum Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter and line 2 20-cm (8-inch) springform pans with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt the butter with the milk in the microwave oven, without boiling.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the egg mixture alternately with the milk. Blend with an electric mixer.

5. 5

   Divide the batter between the pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Unmould and cool completely. Slice each cake in half horizontally.