Description
Victoria Sponge Cake is a quintessential British dessert, celebrated for its light, airy layers of vanilla sponge, luscious fruit preserves, and a fluffy whipped cream filling. Perfect for afternoon tea or festive gatherings, this delightful cake combines simplicity with elegance. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, you can create this classic treat at home to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with fresh berries and a dusting of icing sugar, the Victoria Sponge Cake is sure to brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
- 200g unsalted butter (softened)
- 200g caster sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 200g plain flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50ml milk
- 100g jam (strawberry or raspberry)
- Icing sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour and baking powder; gently fold into the wet mixture.
- Stir in milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Layer with jam and top with whipped cream or icing sugar.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or lemon zest into the batter.
Substitute self-raising flour for plain flour by adjusting the baking powder as needed.
Decorate with fresh berries or edible flowers for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg