Jam-Filled Butter Cake with Ice Cream

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking pan.

2In a mixing bowl, cream the butter (1 cup) and sugar (1 cup) until light and fluffy.

3Add eggs (3) one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder (1 tsp), baking soda (1 tsp), salt (Pinch), and nutmeg (Pinch).

5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter (1 cup) mixture, alternating with water (¼ cup) and oil (¼ cup).

6Mix until well combined.

7Pour half of the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.

8Spread a layer of jam (½ cup) over the batter.

9Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.

10Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with icing sugar (½ cup).

13Slice the cake and serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.