How to Make My Grandmother's Manor House Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup (120g) fruit preserves (e.g., strawberry or raspberry)
• Fresh seasonal fruits for garnish (e.g., berries or peach slices)
• 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
• 2-4 tbsp heavy cream