Best Victoria Sponge Cake Recipes

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a medium bowl and set aside.
• Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• This cake can be served as is, just dusted with confectioners' sugar. Alternately, cut the cake in half horizontally and sandwich the layers together with jam or custard.

CLASSIC VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
• Beat 3/4 cup butter and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one a time, mixing well between each addition. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat briefly until well-blended in the batter. Continue beating batter until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes more.
• Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Gently fold with a spoon just until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a cake spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Beat confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl to make a smooth buttercream.
• Place one cake layer, flat-side up, on a serving platter. Spread buttercream evenly onto the cake with a spatula. Spread raspberry jam in an even layer over the buttercream, right to the edges. Place second layer, flat-side down, over the filling.

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees and place a rack in the center. Grease and line the bottoms of two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, then beat in milk, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in flour mixture until combined, then scrape into prepared cake pans, smoothing the top.
• Bake cakes until golden brown and springy, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes, then unmold them onto a wire rack to cool completely, flat side down.
• Transfer one cake (the less attractive one) to a serving platter, and spread jam evenly on top. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla just until it holds stiff peaks. Dollop about half the cream on top of jam, then top with remaining cake. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately, with the extra whipped cream on the side.

VICTORIA SANDWICH - CLASSIC ENGLISH SPONGE CAKE FOR TEA TIME

Steps:

• The measurements for this recipe are equal amounts of sugar, flour and fat to the weight of the eggs; Recipezaar will not allow me to post that as a measurement. Therefore, weigh the eggs first - if the eggs weigh 8 ounces, you will use 8 ounces of sugar, 8 ounces of butter or margarine and 8 ounces of flour. If the eggs weigh 6 ounces, all the other ingredients will be 6 ounces - easy!
• Set oven Gas 4 160C (fan oven), 180C or 360F: grease and base line the bottom of 2 x 8" sandwich tins - cake tins.
• Cream margarine or butter together with the sugar, until light and fluffy.
• Beat the eggs, and then add them to the mixture, gradually and beating well after each addition.
• Sieve the flour and fold into the mixture with a metal spoon.
• Divide equally between the 2 prepared tins and bake for 25 minutes in the middle of the oven.
• Remove and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from the tins and fill with raspberry jam (and cream if using) when cold, to avoid the cream melting or the jam seeping into the sponge.
• A light dusting of caster sugar or icing sugar on the top will finish it.
• Place on an attractive cake stand or plate, and serve in dainty wedges with freshly brewed tea.
• Cook's Notes.
• If you use butter remove from the fridge to soften before using. This is not necessary with soft margarine.
• If large eggs are used they may weigh 7 ½ ozs/210g. If so make sure you use this weight for the other ingredients.
• A smaller sandwich cake can be made with 2 medium eggs. Weight about 4 oz/55g. If so, use 2 x 7" sandwich tins and the cakes and the cakes will need less time in the oven - probably 20mins.
• Alternative measurements:.
• 3 eggs.
• 6 ounces soft margarine or butter.
• 6 ounces caster sugar.
• 6 ounces SR flour.
• Proceed as above for method.

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease two 8 by 3-inch or 20 by 8cm round cake pans, then line them with greased parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter on high speed until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute.
• Turn the mixer speed to medium-low, add the superfine sugar and vanilla to the butter, and mix until incorporated. Then turn the speed to medium-high and beat until very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the bowl often.
• Turn the speed to low and add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined. Scrape the bowl after each addition.
• Add one-third of the flour to the butter mixture and mix on low speed, just until incorporated. Repeat with another one-third flour until just incorporated. Add the final one-third flour. It will be a thick batter.
• Divide the batter among the prepared pans and smooth the tops using a small offset spatula. Gently tap the pans on the counter several times to release excess air bubbles.
• Bake until the cakes are golden and a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 20 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack.
• In a medium bowl, toss together the quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, lime zest, and pink pepper (if using). Allow to macerate until the sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the parchment paper and place one cake layer on a serving plate.
• Spread the jam over the top of the cake, then cover the jam with a 1-inch or 2.5cm layer of the whipped cream. Distribute half the macerated strawberries over the whipped cream.
• Place the second cake on the whipped cream and dust the top generously with confectioners' sugar and decorate with whole and halved strawberries.
• This cake is best served right away, with the remaining macerated strawberries and whipped cream, but any leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice and use a fork to break up the raspberries just enough to produce a bit of juice. Set over medium-low heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring often.
• The jam is ready when it clings to a spoon and you can draw a line through the jam that doesn't immediately fill in. Remove from the heat and let cool thoroughly.
• Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla and beat on medium speed (you read that right) until just thick-it will start to leave marks from the whisk in the cream.
• Remove the bowl from the mixer and, using the whisk attachment, continue whipping by hand for several seconds until the cream reaches the desired consistency; this way, you can ensure the mixer won't take it too far. Whipped cream is best used right away.

TWO-LAYER VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixture until creamy. Sift in flour. Add baking powder and vanilla; beat until well-blended. Add eggs; beat until batter is smooth. Divide batter between two 9-inch nonstick round pans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cake layers rise and turn golden, about 25 minutes. Invert onto wire racks and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

VICTORIA SANDWICH - CLASSIC ENGLISH SPONGE CAKE FOR TEA TIME

Steps:

• The measurements for this recipe are equal amounts of sugar, flour and fat to the weight of the eggs; Recipezaar will not allow me to post that as a measurement. Therefore, weigh the eggs first - if the eggs weigh 8 ounces, you will use 8 ounces of sugar, 8 ounces of butter or margarine and 8 ounces of flour. If the eggs weigh 6 ounces, all the other ingredients will be 6 ounces - easy! Set oven Gas 4 160C (fan oven), 180C or 360F: grease and base line the bottom of 2 x 8" sandwich tins - cake tins. Cream margarine or butter together with the sugar, until light and fluffy. Beat the eggs, and then add them to the mixture, gradually and beating well after each addition. Sieve the flour and fold into the mixture with a metal spoon. Divide equally between the 2 prepared tins and bake for 25 minutes in the middle of the oven. Remove and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the tins and fill with raspberry jam (and cream if using) when cold, to avoid the cream melting or the jam seeping into the sponge. A light dusting of caster sugar or icing sugar on the top will finish it. Place on an attractive cake stand or plate, and serve in dainty wedges with freshly brewed tea. Cook's Notes. If you use butter remove from the fridge to soften before using. This is not necessary with soft margarine. If large eggs are used they may weigh 7 ½ ozs/210g. If so make sure you use this weight for the other ingredients. A smaller sandwich cake can be made with 2 medium eggs. Weight about 4 oz/55g. If so, use 2 x 7" sandwich tins and the cakes and the cakes will need less time in the oven - probably 20mins. Alternative measurements:. 3 eggs. 6 ounces soft margarine or butter. 6 ounces caster sugar. 6 ounces SR flour. Proceed as above for method.

VICTORIA SPONGE LOAF CAKE

Steps:

• Oil a 950g loaf tin (ours measured 19 x 9cm across the base) and line with a strip of baking parchment, leaving a little hanging over the edges - this will help you lift the cake out later. Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3.
• Put the butter and caster sugar in a large bowl, or stand mixer. Beat together using an electric whisk or the mixer until pale and fluffy - this will take a few minutes.
• Gradually add the egg, a little at a time, beating well between each addition until the mixture is smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of the flour if it's starting to curdle.
• Add the remaining flour, the milk and vanilla, and mix until there are no visible streaks of flour. Scrape into the prepared tin, then use a spatula to evenly spread it and smooth the surface. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 50 mins-1 hr, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. If any wet cake mixture clings to the skewer, bake for 5 mins more, then check again. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then carefully transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
• Chop four of the strawberries into small pieces and mix with 1 tsp of the icing sugar. Set aside. Halve or quarter some of the remaining strawberries and leave the rest whole. Mix the remaining icing sugar with 2 tsp of the jam and all the lemon juice to make a thick icing - it should be thick enough to drizzle down the sides of the cake. Pour the cream into a bowl and whisk until it's just holding its shape - be careful not to overwhisk, as it will continue to thicken as you pipe it. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a fine star nozzle.
• Slice the cake in half lengthways through the middle using a sharp serrated knife. Spread a little of the remaining jam over the base layer. Pipe half the whipped cream over in a zig-zag pattern and top with the chopped strawberries and any syrupy juice from the bowl. Sandwich with the top of the cake. Pipe the remaining whipped cream over in the same way, then arrange the halved, quartered and whole strawberries on top. Drizzle over the icing to finish. Best served the same day, but will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days.

GLUTEN FREE VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180.c and grease the bottom and sides of two 20cm/8" sandwich tins. For added assurance also line the bottoms of the tins with baking parchment.
• Cream the butter and sugar together with a whisk until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time and continue to whisk. If the mixture starts to curdle just add a little of the flour.
• Sieve in your flour and continue to whisk until it's all combined.
• Divide the mixture evenly between your two tins and bake on the middle shelf of your oven for around 30-35 minutes until golden and springy to touch.
• Remove from the tins and leave to cool on a wire rack.
• Whilst you're waiting for the cakes to cool, make your butter cream by whisking together the the icing sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract and a couple of drops of milk.
• Once your cakes are completely cool, spread the the top of one of them with the strawberry jam and the bottom of the second cake with the butter cream and sandwich them together.
• Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar and serve in 8-12 slices depending on how hungry you and your family are!! Enjoy!!

"QUEEN VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE"

Steps:

• 1. Cream the butter.
• 2. Gradually add in the sugar, salt and vanilla.
• 3. Add the eggs one at a time gradually.
• 4. Add the flour by hand with a wooden spoon making sure not to add, too much air.
• 5. Oil both the pans. Place on the center rack in oven until the sponges have risen well, and are golden brown. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
• 6. Allow to cool in pans for 5 minutes and turn out on a rack to cool.
• 7. When cooled add the raspberry jam to the bottom of one of the cakes.
• 8. Place the cream in a stand up mixer or an electric hand held mixer. Beat till very stiff.
• 9. Place the cream on top of the bottom cake with the jam on top. Place the cake on top of the other cake. Dust with powdered sugar in any design on top of cake. Done!
• 10. Cake finished

CLASSIC VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl cream the sugar and stork until pale.
• One at a time mix in the the three eggs.
• Sieve half of the flour into the mixture and fold in using a metal spoon. Once the flour has been folded in sieve the remaining flour and fold into the mixture.
• In a small cup combine the baking soda, baking powder and white vinegar so that it fizzes then pour and stir into the mixture.
• Split the mixture between two sandwich tins and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 130c until golden in colour and the sponge springs back when lightly tapped.
• Allow the cakes to cool slightly and then remove from the tins and place on a rack to cool completely.
• Once the cakes have cooled you can begin to make the butter cream filling. Cream the butter in bowl until soft, and then add the icing sugar and vanilla essence until it reaches a constancy that can spread on the cakes.
• Position one of the cakes on a board or cake stand and smother the top with the butter cream.
• Next, spread an even layer of jam over the butter cream and sandwich the two cakes together by placing the remaining cake on top of the other.
• Finish the cake by dusting lightly with icing sugar.

EASY HOMEMADE VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• In a big mixing bowl, mix together the flour and sugar. Then add in your eggs, one by one.
• Once all combined, add in your milk slowly.
• Pour your cake mix equally between two 8 inch baking tins. Spray your baking tins with non stick baking spray.
• Carefully take your cakes out of the oven and leave aside to cool for about 20 - 25 minutes.
• In a separate mixing bowl, beat your whipping cream until fluffy.
• On one cake, spread the cream and on the other spread your strawberry jam. Then put the cake with the strawberry jam on top of the one with the cream.
• Next, sift your powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut your 2 strawberries in half and put them on top of the cake.
• Enjoy your great cake!

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
• Gently heat the butter in a pan and brush two 6in-7in/15cm-17.5cm cake tins with the melted butter. Line the bottom of the two cake tins with a circle of greaseproof paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter
• and sugar until pale and creamy,
• using an electric whisk or a wooden spoon.
• Beat well to get lots of air into
• the mixture (this should take a couple of minutes).
• Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add a tablespoon
• of flour if the mixture curdles.
• Fold in the flour using a large metal spoon. Be
• careful not to over-mix it.
• Pour the mixture equally between the two cake
• tins and level off the top with a spatula.
• Make a slight dip in the centre with the tip of the
• spatula if you don't want them to be
• pointed in the middle.
• Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes
• or until the cakes spring back when pressed gently
• with a finger and are pale golden in colour.
• Remove from the tins after about 5-10 minutes and
• cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.

VICTORIA SPONGE (CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Cream butter and sugar, add the vanilla and then the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour between each one. Fold in the rest of the flour and cornstarch and enough of the milk to create a mixture that is a soft, dropping consistency.
• Alternatively, put all ingredients except milk in a food processor and process to a smooth consistency. Then add milk slowly and pulse to reach soft, dropping consistency.
• (Only include the baking powder if you're using the processor method.).
• Pour and scrape the batter into 2 - 8" round cake pans that have been buttered and lined with parchment or wax paper. Bake for about 25 minutes, until cakes are beginning to come away from the edges, are springy to the touch on top and a cake tester comes away clean. Leave the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 min before turning out and leaving to cool completely.
• When ready to eat the cake, put one layer on a plate, right-way up, spread with jam and scatter fruit on top. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top of frit. Sit the other cake on top and sprinkle with a tbsp or so of sugar.

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• -Heat oven to 335F. -Butter two 7-8 inches round tins and flour them or line with non-stick baking paper. -In a large bowl, beat all the cake ingredients together until you have a smooth, soft batter. -Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed. -Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
• **To assemble the cake (my way): -Pour orange, pineapple or mango juice (whatever you have in the fridge) over each sponge and let the cake soak all the juice. -Prepare the filling of your choice, i.e whipping cream with vanilla extract and a bit of sugar, put the filling over the 1st cake, then add the fruit of your choice. -Put the 2nd sponge cake, then cover it with the whipped cream. Decorate. -Refrigerate before serving (better in a closed cake box)

VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Beat eggs in a bowl, ad caster sugar, flour (sieved), baking powder and butter. Mix together with hand mixer (only until mixture is blended)
• Grease/line 2 x 7.5" or 8" baking cake tins. Bake in pre-heated oven at Gas Mark 4 for 25 minutes
• When cakes are cooled, fill with icing & decorate as desired.