Description
Sweet layers of classic Victoria Sponge cake celebrate British baking heritage with light, airy sponge and luscious strawberry jam. Delicate vanilla-infused crumb and whipped cream create a quintessential teatime treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) self-raising flour
- 225 grams (8 ounces) unsalted butter, soft
- 225 grams (8 ounces) caster sugar
- 4 eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs gradually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Softly integrate flour and milk into the batter, stirring gently to maintain a light texture and prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, ensuring smooth surfaces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in their pans for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled to room temperature, spread a generous layer of strawberry jam on one cake layer.
- Top the jam with a billowing layer of freshly whipped cream.
- Gently place the second cake layer on top, creating a classic Victoria sponge sandwich.
- Dust the surface with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth mixing and prevent curdling, creating a tender cake texture.
- Sift flour before adding to eliminate lumps and create a lighter, more delicate sponge.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent a tough, dense cake.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the classic Victoria sponge softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 408kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 93mg