Victoria Sponge Cake
A classic Victoria Sponge Cake, perfect for afternoon tea or special gatherings, featuring layers of fluffy sponge with jam and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Salt (a pinch)
- Jam (for filling)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold gently until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread a layer of jam on one cake layer and add whipped cream if desired.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries and tea. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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