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Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

A classic British cake, perfect for afternoon tea.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 200 g Caster Sugar
  • 200 g Butter softened
  • 4 Eggs beaten
  • 200 g Self-raising Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Milk

Filling Ingredients

  • 100 g Strawberry Jam
  • 100 ml Double Cream whipped
  • 1 tablespoon Icing Sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Fold in the sifted flour and baking powder, then add the milk and mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly between the two cake pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Spread the jam over one of the cakes, then spread the whipped cream on top of the jam. Place the second cake on top and dust with icing sugar.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Victoria Sponge
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