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Victoria Sponge Cake by Tessie's Table.

Victoria Sponge Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake is a simple but classic British bake—soft sponge, jam, and whipped cream. No fancy ingredients, just a really good cake. Try it today!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 10
Calories 569 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 225g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 225g
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups self-rising flour 225g (see note below for all porpose flour)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ cup strawberry jam 150g
  • 2 cups heavy cream, whipped 480ml
  • 6-8 fresh strawberries sliced
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl for at least 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift in the flour to prevent lumps and gently fold it into the mixture to keep the cake light.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Spread the jam evenly over one of the cakes, then add a thick layer of whipped cream.
  • Place the second cake on top and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Pipe the remaining whipped cream on top in decorative swirls and arrange the sliced strawberries on top.

Notes

If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own by mixing 2 cups (225g) all-purpose flour with 2 ½ tsp baking powder and ½ tsp salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1366IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fruit, Homemade, Summer
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