British Victoria Sponge

British Victoria Sponge

Recipe by Lydia Mckindley from tasty.co

Desserts

Ingredients

10

10 servings

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 medium egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • double whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons caster sugar
  • ½ jar strawberry jam, use more if desired

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Then, add in the egg and the vanilla extract and beat.
  • In a separate bowl add the flour, baking soda, bicarb of soda and the salt and whisk.
  • When done, line two cake tins with parchment paper and evenly fill the tins.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool cakes for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack. During this time, whisk the double whipping cream and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until soft but stiff peaks form.
  • Spread cream, then jam, on the bottom cake once cooled, then top with the second sponge cake.
  • If desired, top with a dusting of icing sugar and fresh strawberries.

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