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Classic Victoria Sandwich Cake

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light, buttery, and timeless Classic Victoria Sandwich Cake made of two soft sponge layers filled with sweet strawberry jam and fluffy whipped cream.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between two greased and lined cake tins.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and springy.
  6. Let the cakes cool completely on a rack.
  7. Spread the strawberry jam on one sponge layer, add whipped cream, and top with the second layer.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the best sponge texture.
  • Let cakes cool fully before assembling to avoid melting the cream.
  • Weigh the batter for perfectly even layers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: Victoria sponge, classic cake, British dessert, strawberry cream cake