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Victoria Sponge Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake

This classic Victoria Sponge Cake is light, fluffy, and layered with homemade whipped cream and our special strawberry brandy jam. Made with simple ingredients—butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and flour—this cake is baked from scratch for a fresh, flavorful result. Perfect for afternoon tea, dessert, or any occasion, it’s easy to make and always satisfying.

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
cooling 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Afternoon tea, Cheesecake, Dessert
Cuisine british
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup Butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Strawberry Jam
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and lightly grease two 9-inch pans.
  • In a stand mixer, beat the sugar and butter with the paddle attachment until fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, beat again until incorporated.
  • Add the flour to the batter and stir in until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Evenly divide the batter into each of the 9 inch pans and smooth the top with the spatula.
  • Bake the cakes for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cakes to a cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before removing from the pan. Allow the cakes to completely cool before assembling with the cream and jam.
  • Place a clean stand mixer bowl into the refrigerator to cool the bowl while the cakes are cooling.
  • Using the cold mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat on high speed until firm peaks form in the whipped cream.
  • Spread the strawberry jam over one cake. Spread the cream over the bottom of the other cake. Carefully place the cake with the whipped cream on top of the cake with the jam. (cream and jam on the inside)
  • Lightly dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcal
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