95 Victoria Sandwich

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Chefs' Knowledge: The modern culinary repertoire

By Chandos Elletson

Published 2022

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No afternoon tea selection is complete without a Victoria Sandwich. It’s the most famous cake in the UK and for good reason — it is the perfect cake to go with a cup of tea. Two layers of light sponge cake with a jam filling that can be upgraded with a layer of whipped double cream.

However, the majority of Victoria Sandwich recipes are for domestic use and do not take advantage of professional methods. Here, the cake mixture is made by heating the eggs and sugar to a specific tempe