Classic Victoria sandwich

Classic Victoria sandwich

You can't go wrong with this perfect party cake - full of spongey goodness. Makes a super-simple wedding cake, too

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes, plus cooling

Freezable

Cake base freezes well for 3 months

Method

  1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper. In a large bowl, beat all the cake ingredients together until you have a smooth, soft batter.
  2. 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.
  3. To make the filling, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in icing sugar. Beat in vanilla extract if you're using it. Spread the butter cream over the bottom of one of the sponges, top it with jam and sandwich the second sponge on top. Dust with a little icing sugar before serving. Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.
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Per serving

558 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 76g, fat 28 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 0.6g, sugar 57g, salt 0.9 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2005.

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  • 01 November 2008

    kate nibs rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy and absolutely gorgeous to eat. Made 2 over the the weekend as everybody wanted some!

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  • 09 November 2008

    queenemsie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this yesterday and it was lovely! The only thing i changed was using 3 meduim eggs as i find 4 eggs too much and it was perfect, lovely and light. I will be using frsh cream next time in place of the buttercream, although the buttercream is nice.

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  • 18 November 2008

    Sheila O'Dwyer commented on this recipe

    I HAVE HAD A NEW COOKER AND NEEDED TO TRY IT OUT WHAT A SUCESS BEST CAKE I HAVE EVER MADE.

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  • 13 December 2008

    Yummy Mummy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This cake was a lush, even if i do say so myself! My mum was so jealous, we used to call her Victoria Sponges, Victoria Biscuits when i was a kid. Have a go at this and i promise, it will turn out great.

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  • 16 December 2008

    Tanyabk rated this recipe

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  • 03 January 2009

    montserrat commented on this recipe

    This is for keyoni.. I'm not sure if anyone has reponded to your query on how long to beat all the ingredients till smooth and soft as mentioned. I normally beat it for 7 to 8 mins (hand-held mixer). I think sometimes the directions got to be more specific. I once made hummingbird cupcakes (from another site) and it said beat till combined and I did that but they all came out so dense and I had to throw them all away. This receipe is good. Give it a try. I like the raspberry layer cake too from this site.. only difference is this receipe has the addition of 2 tbsp of milk. Happy baking.

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  • 29 January 2009

    riaburt commented on this recipe

    Brilliant!!!!

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  • 05 February 2009

    Laine rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    My daughter made this cake recipe, it was her 1st try at making a cake - absolutely delicious, she was thrilled to bits. It's definitely a favourite!

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  • 10 February 2009

    kelly commented on this recipe

    wow this was the best sponge i have made yet! it was so easy and tasted great, tried the filling recipe to ice the outside for my daughters 1st birthday but it dint work but would definatly do again with a better icing.

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  • 12 February 2009

    Neela rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was so quick to make that I got it done between other cooking. The great thing is that it tasted lovely - I did add a little mixed spices and crushed cardamom seeds to the flour.

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  • 26 February 2009

    hgreatrex rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy and fast to make. It came out perfectly too (I just used jam as the filling).

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  • 02 March 2009

    vickyhinde rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Love this cake...made it for my Dad's birthday, went down fantastic...i liked it better without vanilla essence in cream...kids adored this cake...only lasted 2 days, and that's because i had to limit the slices...

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  • 20 March 2009

    wills9 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    ya ya ya ya ya ya

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  • 21 March 2009

    andrea37 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy to make, whole family enjoyed it.

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  • 21 March 2009

    Nicky rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this today 4 my 2nd mum's mothers day present and she loved it! Didn't try it myself cos not a cake lover but she loved it n thats what matters!...Off to make a chocolate cake recipe i found on here for my real mums mothers day present!

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  • 22 March 2009

    Tom Davis rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    If you are scared of baking like I was then this could not be a better an easier way to get the baking bug! everyone was amazed by it. but i have a fan assisted oven and 20 minutes is far too long. now i keep an eye on it after 15 minutes. Fantastic just to make and have at home everyday with a cuppa.

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  • 23 March 2009

    charlene woolley rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Make this quite alot for friends and family, and have always got a good review! People always ask how the sponge is so ligt and fluffy!

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  • 29 March 2009

    Jilly commented on this recipe

    Flippin eck - chuffed to bits with this recipe :-) Haven't baked a cake since I helped my mum clean out the bowl umpteen years ago and decided as a treat for the other half's birthday, to make this as a surprise. So easy, incredibly tasty and was even told that it was better than his grans!!!!! Did use medium eggs a nd next time I try this, will try the lemon route, as we love lemon icing. Please try it - its worth it.

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  • 08 April 2009

    Yummymummy rated and commented on this recipe

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    Perfect, 1st attempt. Used raspberry jam and left out the butter cream. Also used only 3 med eggs. Very quick and easy to make.

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  • 22 April 2009

    Lorna rated and commented on this recipe

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    BEST EVER VICTORIA SPONGE RECIPE... EQUAL TO GRANNY'S!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 30 minutes, plus cooling

Freezable

Cake base freezes well for 3 months

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

  • 200g caster sugar
  • 200g softened butter
  • 4 eggs , beaten
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp milk

FOR THE FILLING

  • 100g butter , softened
  • 140g icing sugar , sifted
  • drop vanilla extract (optional)
  • 340g jar good-quality strawberry jam ( we used Tiptree Little Scarlet)
  • icing sugar , to decorate
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Per serving

558 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 76g, fat 28 g, saturated fat 17g, fibre 0.6g, sugar 57g, salt 0.9 g

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