Victoria Sponge Cake
A classic British cake made with layers of light sponge cake, raspberry jam, and whipped cream.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Whipped cream - 200ml
- Raspberry jam - 150g
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Self-raising flour - 200g
- Eggs - 4
- Caster sugar - 200g
- Unsalted butter - 200g
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two 20cm (8-inch) round cake tins.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift in the self-raising flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake tins and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and spring back when lightly touched.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the raspberry jam over the top of one cake layer.
- Spread the whipped cream over the jam layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and lightly press down to secure it.
- Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g