Mignon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 20 cm round tin.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time.
3. Fold in the vanilla, the flour sifted with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then the milk to get a soft batter.
4. Spread half the batter in the tin, then spoon the jam over it, leaving a border free.
5. Cover with the remaining batter, smoothing it with a spatula, and sprinkle with almonds if using.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and a knife comes out clean.
7. Let it cool, dust with icing sugar and cut into slices.