Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Cream the margarine and sugar until soft and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time and whisk to incorporate air.

Add essence and continue mixing.

In a separate bowl sift the flour and baking powder.

Add the sifted flour alternating with milk and fold in lightly.

Pour batter into already prepared baking tin(s). Bake till skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Finish off with desired icing(buttercream or whipped cream). Enjoy 😋