Hi June, I am glad this has brought back some memories for you. I am supposed to be making Manchester Tart at some time. I will try to do it soon. Do try this recipe I am sure it will take you back to your schooldays.

Hi Mejhabeen Naeem. That's great. I am glad you had a lovely picnic and everyone enjoyed your cake.

Hi Elliott, yes it works very well. Thanks very much.

HI. Yes a nice easy one to start the new year.

Hi Sue, Thanks very much. Oh yes, damson jam is delicious. I haven't had it for many years. I am a big fan of Wilkins and Sons Tiptree range. They do a damson conserve and have.damson jam in the Thursday Cottage range too. I must try them at some time.

Hi Christine, that's a great idea. I do hope you enjoy it.

Hi Geoff, it came out great and was scoffed up, lol. Thanks

@@christinegitsham5012 HI Christine. That's great. I am glad it turned out well and was enjoyed.

Hi Zahida Anwar. That's good I am glad you were able to understand it so well.

Hi Saima A. That's good, Thanks for letting me know, I am glad you enjoyed it.

Hi Janet, that's great. I am glad you enjoyed it, and just like me, with a cup of tea.

Hi Luna, thanks very much. You are most welcome.

Have you ever made congress tarts ...my aunt used to make them (and took the recipe with her when she died !!!)they were pastry cases with jam and a topping like cake was on the top but as i said i have never got the top bit right ♡♡♡ .. i thought you might know Xxx♡♡♡

HI Gillian, I only just saw this comment, it was hidden in 'likely spam' for some reason.

Hi Gillian, Just saw this one too. I looked up Congress Tarts and they are very like Bakewell Tarts. I will have to have a good at them when I get a minute. I love Bakewells so I am sure I will like these too.

Geoff Cooper what spam as in meat ?

Must be LOL

Hi Katie Ben. That's great, I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for telling me too.

Hi Lubna Noor. That's great. I do hope you enjoy it.

Hi Yvonne, you are very welcome.

Hi Alissa, I will think about such a video. I don't really have favourite gadgets but I do have several that I use quite a lot. I will try to think of a recipe where I can use them and talk about them.

Geoff Cooper Thank you!

HI Zoe, No I didn't level the cake, it turned out like that, but it was a little lower right at the edges.

HI Karen, thanks very much. Happy New Year to you too.

HI Trev !. Yes this does take one back to school days. The measuring glasses are from Oxo Good Grips. I found them on Amazon, using this search : Beaker Set 4pc Mini Measuring

Hi there. Thank you. I am pleased that you like it.

Hi Lynn. If using plain flour add a total of 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, instead of the 1/2 teaspoon mentioned in the recipe. Make sure you add the baking powder to the flour and give it a good mix around to ensure it is fairly well distributed.

That is fine, I think that is a good size.

Hi Lucky13Lucky. The recipe calls for 8x12 which is half as big again as and 8 inch square tin. If you do the recipe exactly as it is, but put it in an 8x8 tin the cake would be much thicker and would need longer baking. However I think if use 2/3s of the ingredients only it would work well in an 8 inch tin. For the eggs 4 large is about 292g, 2/3 of which is about 194g. 3 medium eggs is about 190g so I would use 3 medium eggs in a reduced recipe. I hope I have explained that clearly enough.

Thanks Geoff! I will give this a try using the reduced measurements, I’ll let you know how it goes! X

@@lucky13lucky Great I look forward to hearing how it turned out.

I ended up buying the right size tin and I made this today. It was very yummy! The sponge is light and bouncy and the raspberry coconut topping is a classic match. Brilliant recipe, would be perfect for kids parties too. Thanks Geoff!

@@lucky13lucky Oh I am glad you enjoyed it. I love it with custard too.