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Victoria sponge cake recipe

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Named after Queen Victoria, this quintessentially British bake is simplicity at its best; sweet strawberry jam and pillowy soft cream, sandwiched between two light sponge cakes and a dusting of icing sugar. This easy Victoria sponge can be made by beginners, perfect for those who are wanting to experiment with baking or looking for sponge birthday cake recipes. So put the kettle on and help yourself to a slice or two. See method

Serves 8
15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
443 calories / serving

Ingredients

160g unsalted butter, softened
160g self-raising flour, sifted
160g caster sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
100ml double cream
125g strawberry jam
1 tbsp icing sugar, for dusting

No self-raising flour? Add 2 tsp baking powder for every 150g plain flour

Each serving contains

Energy
1850kj
443kcal 22%
Fat
26g 37%
Saturates
15g 74%
Sugars
34g 38%
Salt
0.3g 5%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 50.9g Protein 4.9g Fibre 0.8g

Method

Pre-heat the oven to gas 3, 170°C, fan 150°C. Grease and line 2 x 8 inch (20cm) springform cake tins with nonstick baking paper.

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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, vanilla extract and sugar using an electric hand held whisk until light and fluffy. Add the lightly beaten egg a tablespoon at a time, beating well between additions, until fully incorporated. Carefully fold the flour in using a large metal spoon and spoon the batter evenly into the two prepared cake tins.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes until springy to the touch and a cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the centre of the cakes. Remove and allow the tins to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before turning out and peeling away the nonstick baking paper.

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Whip the cream to soft peaks as the cakes cool, then spread the bottom half of the cake with the cream in an even layer. Spread the strawberry jam evenly and carefully on top of the cream. Sandwich the cake with the other half of the cake and transfer it carefully to a serving plate. Dust with the icing sugar and serve.