Victoria Sandwich – Classic English Sponge Cake for Tea Time

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Classic Victoria Sandwich sponge cake for tea time

Victoria Sandwich – Classic English Sponge Cake for Tea Time

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 large eggs , weighed in their shells
	butter or soft margarine
	caster sugar
	self-rising flour
	raspberry jam ( or jam , jelly or curd of your choice . )
	whipped cream ( optional ) or double cream ( optional )
	caster sugar or icing sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

331

Sugar

29g

Fat

18g

Victoria Sandwich is a classic British sponge cake named after Queen Victoria herself. It is made with vanilla sponge cake and filled with raspberry jam. Cream can also be added as an optional filling, making it similar to a traditional cream tea. This cake is perfect for tea time, parties or any occasion when you want to indulge in something sweet and delicious. The sponge is light and fluffy, while the jam gives a fruity, tangy burst of flavor. Victoria Sandwich is a must-try recipe for any baker or cake lover.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins.
3.	Crack the eggs into a bowl. Weigh the eggs and remember the weight.
4.	Add the same weight of butter, sugar, and flour to the eggs.
5.	Beat everything together until dough is even.
6.	Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins.
7.	Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins until it's golden brown and springy.
8.	Remove cakes, allow to cool.
9.	Spread one side of one cake with jam and place other cake on top.
10.	Sprinkle caster sugar on top.
11.	Optional - Spread whipped cream as the second filling instead of jam between the sponge layers.
12.

PROS

Classic and must-try British recipe, easy to make, scrumptious in taste.

CONS

May not be suitable for those on a strict diet as it contains sugar and fats.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although the cake is not considered to be a healthy dessert, it contains some nutritional factors. It is a source of carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy. Eggs provide high quality protein while butter is rich in vitamin A, E and K. Jam can also be a source of vitamin C.