classic victoria sponge

Recipe by
Leeanne To
Ayr

Easy recipe for a moist sponge which I use very often :-) kids love decorating it with strawberries!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For classic victoria sponge

  • 125 g
    self raising flour
  • 125 g
    butter softened
  • 125 g
    caster sugar
  • 2 md
    eggs
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 6 Tbsp
    raspberry jam
  • 142 ml
    carton double cream
  • caster sugar for dredging

How To Make classic victoria sponge

  • 1
    Tip all the ingredients into a bowl and beat until smooth. Divide mixture between the sandwich tins and level the surfaces.
  • 2
    Bake the cakes in the centre of a preheated oven - 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4) for 20-25 mins, or until the cakes have risen and are golden, and spring back when lightly pressed in the centre.
  • 3
    Remove the cakes from the oven and leave them to cool in the tins for 5-10 mins, then turn them out on to a wire rack and leave them to cool completely.
  • 4
    Spread the jam over the base of one of the cakes. Lightly whip the double cream and spread it over the base of the other cake. Sandwich the two cakes together. Dredge with caster sugar before serving.

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