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Prep Time
20 min
Servings
8
Cook Time
25 min
CakesEasy
Victoria Sponge Cake
The quintessential British teatime cake: vanilla sponge, jam, and cream.
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
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
Cream butter and sugar.
- 2
Add eggs one at a time.
- 3
Fold in flour and vanilla.
- 4
Divide between two round pans.
- 5
Bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes.
- 6
Spread jam on one layer; add cream.
- 7
Top with second layer.
- 8
Dust with powdered sugar.
Baker's Tips
- •Room temperature ingredients are key
- •Simple perfection - don't overcomplicate it