Sift dry ingredients. Separate the eggs and beat the yolks. Cream the butter and sugar then slowly
add the yolks. Stir in the plain flour, baking powder
and semolina alternately with milk. Then fold in the almonds. Whisk egg whites till stiff then fold
into the mixture. Add vanilla essence and pour mixture
into a greased baking tin (18-20 cm square). Bake in moderate oven for 40 minutes
till cooked.