Victoria Sponge Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20-25 mins

Yield: 8in Cake

Delicious light and fluffy classic Victoria sponge cake sandwiched with whipped cream and strawberry conserve or jam, with a dusting of icing (confectioners’) sugar.

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180℃/350℉/Gas Mark 4.
  2. Grease and flour 2 x 18cm/7inch cake tins
  3. Cream the butter and the sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon, adding a little extra milk if necessary, to create a batter with a soft dropping consistency.
  6. Divide the mixture between the cake tins and gently spread out with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and set aside for 5 minutes, then remove from the tin and peel off the paper. Place onto a wire rack.
  9. Sandwich the cakes together with jam, lemon curd or whipped cream and berries or just enjoy on its own.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from BBC Food.

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18 Comments on “Victoria Sponge Cake”

  1. Jennifer Deiterman September 28, 2012 @1:38 am Reply

    That cake looks AWESOME. I've never heard this is particular type of sponge cake but i'm sure I'll love it (just as soon as I can get my hands on one). I've always been someone who likes sponge cake more than pretty much everyone I know. I've never really tried any baking at all, but after reading that you've only been doing this since December of 2011 I figure that at most I'm only 10 months behind. Nice job with the pictures too. They look incredibly professional.

    I already have plans to have Chinese food tonight with a friend (just PF Chang's - we're not cooking), but this weekend I'll certainly try to get some Victoria Sponge cake. Yum.

  2. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust September 28, 2012 @2:32 am Reply

    Aw, Happy Birthday to him! This cake is gorgeous!

  3. Simon Narracott September 28, 2012 @10:18 am Reply

    I do love a nice cream-filled Victoria sponge - always reminds me of childhood parties. Nowadays it seems we adults sit around drinking Chardonnay or Rioja whilst the kids eat all the cake. Just need to find a good wine to go with such a sweet cake and I could have both. Maybe a nice cocktail...

  4. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) September 28, 2012 @4:24 pm Reply

    Happy birthday to your boy! I now have to go read this story!

    (P.S. Um..that cake...looks...DELISHHHHH!)

  5. Kate on thin ice September 28, 2012 @4:28 pm Reply

    A love story and a cake!
    So many folks want this recipe so you will be very popular I am sure.
    Commenting for myself and for BritMums

  6. Cheryl Pasquier September 28, 2012 @5:18 pm Reply

    We went all retro too and made a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. You've made me want to make one of these now though. Our grannies would be proud of us ! lol

  7. Laura@howtocookgoodfood September 28, 2012 @9:01 pm Reply

    Hi Lisa, love your classic Victoria sponge. Being a Brit, it is something I make on a regular basis. I am so pleased you like it and your photos of the cake are gorgeous! I am taking part in the Whitworths hallenge too so it is great to meet a fellow baker!

  8. The Partiologist September 28, 2012 @9:50 pm Reply

    You are so funny - I must say the Giant Man Baby is VERY LUCKY to have YOU!

  9. Choc Chip Uru September 28, 2012 @10:05 pm Reply

    Awwww you two are too cute, what a pair!
    And nothing says happy birthday I love you like a Victoria sponge!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  10. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom September 29, 2012 @12:56 am Reply

    oh my goodness! Gorgeous cake! Love it!

  11. donna bird September 29, 2012 @7:56 pm Reply

    OOOh this looks lovely. Its making me feel hungry . x

  12. Natasha October 1, 2012 @12:52 am Reply

    Such a sweet post! And the cake is beautiful.

    Also, I will be getting my paws on that icing sugar contraption. That's pure genius.

  13. HELEN October 2, 2012 @11:18 am Reply

    this is a perfect looking victoria sponge...& lovely photos too

  14. Eileen October 28, 2012 @5:17 pm Reply

    I've never had victoria sponge cake but it looks so delicious. I love the idea of not loading a cake with thick, dense icing.

  15. Sally-anne October 11, 2016 @10:46 am Reply

    Hi Lisa would you have the recipe for a 10 inch square sponge cake please

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