Victoria Sponge Cake with Vanilla Buttercream and Jam Filling

Victoria sponge is surely the most traditional summertime cake in the UK. It’s the very essence of English teatime, enjoyed under the shade of an apple tree on a warm summer’s afternoon with tea served in dainty cups and saucers. Raspberry jam with pips will give you a more rustic finish but use seedless if you want a more refined cake, or if you happen to have royalty coming to tea!