Method

Serves 6

1. Roll out the pastry and use it to line an 8" or 20cm sandwich tin or pie plate
2. Spread the base with jam
3. Cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy
4. Beat in the eggs a little at a time (if needed, add some soya flour to prevent curdling)
5. Beat in the almond essence, soya flour and baking powder
6. Spread the mixture over the jam
7. Sprinkle flaked almonds on top and bake in the oven at 170c (325f/Mark 3) for about 1 hour, until risen and golden.