Ann Nicol

Victoria sponge

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6–8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cakes: More Than 140 Delectable Bakes for Tea Time, Desserts, Parties and Every Special Occasion
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By Ann Nicol

Published 2014

  • About

This light cake was named in honour of Queen Victoria of England. Often referred to as a Victoria sandwich, the mixture is based on equal quantities of fat, sugar and flour. It is usually pressed together with a layer of jam. Store this cake for up to three days in an airtight container.

Ingredients

  • 175 g/6 oz/¾ cup butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
  • 3

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease and line two 20cm/8in round shallow cake tins (pans) with baking parchment.
  2. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs with the vanilla extract.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until t