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Victoria Sponge Cake

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

25 min

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Victoria Sponge Cake

The quintessential British teatime cake: vanilla sponge, jam, and cream.

1Ingredients

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8
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh strawberries

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream butter and sugar.

  2. 2

    Add eggs one at a time.

  3. 3

    Fold in flour and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Divide between two round pans.

  5. 5

    Bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Spread jam on one layer; add cream.

  7. 7

    Top with second layer.

  8. 8

    Dust with powdered sugar.

Baker's Tips

  • Room temperature ingredients are key
  • Simple perfection - don't overcomplicate it