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Victoria Sponge English Cake

England has a long and proud baking and pastry tradition, with cakes being a key part of the country’s culinary culture. From Victoria Sponge to Bakewell Tart, English cake recipes are steeped in history as much as they are in flavor. They are made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, and they can range from light and fluffy to dense and moist. In this blog, we’ll be covering everything about the Victoria Sponge English cake. 

Victoria Sponge Cake


One of the most popular English cakes is the Victoria Sponge. This classic two-layer sponge cake features buttercream filling and jam in between the layers. The cake is named after Queen Victoria, who was known for her love of afternoon tea—specifically, with a slice of sponge cake! The cake itself is light yet moist thanks to both sugar and eggs in the recipe; this classic dessert is often enjoyed for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays.

Let’s take a look at the ingredients and the making process. 

How to Make It?

The Ingredients 

The first step in making the Victoria Sponge is to gather your ingredients.

You will need:

  1. 4 large eggs
  2. 1 cup of granulated sugar
  3. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  4. 1/2 cup of butter (unsalted or salted) 
  5. 2 teaspoons of baking powder 
  6. 2 cups of all-purpose flour. 
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Process

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until it’s light and fluffy.

Step 3

Gradually add the baking powder and flour until everything is blended together well.

Step 4

Grease two round 9-inch baking pans with butter or cooking spray before pouring the mixture into it evenly.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool before adding on your favorite jam and cream filling!

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Finishing Touches
 

To complete your Victoria Sponge cake masterpiece, spread a layer of jam or buttercream filling onto one side of each cooled cake layer and top with whipped cream. Place one cake layer on top of the other with jam side down so it sandwiches them together and voila! Your Victoria Sponge cake is ready to be served!

What's interesting about Victoria Sponge English cake is that you can decorate it the way you prefer. Whether it’s chocolate ganache, or whipping cream; you can pick one that goes well with your palate and bask in the delight! 

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