Victoria Sponge
Easy
A classic victoria sponge recipe.
PREP IN
45 MIN
COOK IN
25 MIN
SERVE
8
Victoria Sponge
Easy
PREP IN
45 MIN
COOK IN
25 MIN
SERVE
8
Introduction
A classic victoria sponge recipe.
Ingredients
- 175g unsalted butter (softened)
- 175g caster sugar
- 175g self raising flour
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 150ml double cream, whipped
- 4 tbsp fruit jam
FOR THE FILLING:
Method
- 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.
- 2. Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy using a wooden spoon (an electric whisk is also perfect for this). Try to get the mixture as fine as possible.
- 3. Add the eggs gradually. Make sure to beat the mixture well after every pour.
- 4. Once the eggs are added sift the flour and fold gently into the cake mix. Use a spatula to do this (alternatively use a metal spoon).
- 5. Once all the ingredients have been mixed add to a lined or greased round baking cake tins.
- 6. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes. To make sure it is cooked insert a skewer into one of the cakes and if it comes out cleaned it is cooked.
- 7. Allow to cook for 20 minutes on a wire rack. Then make a sandwich using whipped cream and fruit jam as the filling.
