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CLASSIC VICTORIA SANDWICH RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD



Classic Victoria sandwich recipe - BBC Good Food image

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Supper, Treat

Total Time 1 hours

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g caster sugar
200g softened butter
4 eggs, beaten
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk
100g butter, softened
140g icing sugar, sifted
drop vanilla extract (optional)
half a 340g jar good-quality strawberry jam
icing sugar, to decorate

Steps:

  • 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 200g caster sugar, 200g softened butter, 4 beaten eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp milk together until you have a smooth, soft batter.
  • Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed.
  • Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
  • To make the filling, beat the 100g softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in 140g sifted icing sugar and a drop of vanilla extract (if you’re using it).
  • Spread the buttercream over the bottom of one of the sponges. Top it with 170g strawberry 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, FatContent 28 grams fat, SaturatedFatContent 17 grams saturated fat, CarbohydrateContent 76 grams carbohydrates, SugarContent 57 grams sugar, FiberContent 0.6 grams fiber, ProteinContent 5 grams protein, SodiumContent 0.9 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC VICTORIA SANDWICH RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD



Classic Victoria sandwich recipe - BBC Good Food image

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Supper, Treat

Total Time 1 hours

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield Cuts into 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g caster sugar
200g softened butter
4 eggs, beaten
200g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk
100g butter, softened
140g icing sugar, sifted
drop vanilla extract (optional)
half a 340g jar good-quality strawberry jam
icing sugar, to decorate

Steps:

  • 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 200g caster sugar, 200g softened butter, 4 beaten eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp milk together until you have a smooth, soft batter.
  • Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed.
  • Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
  • To make the filling, beat the 100g softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in 140g sifted icing sugar and a drop of vanilla extract (if you’re using it).
  • Spread the buttercream over the bottom of one of the sponges. Top it with 170g strawberry 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, FatContent 28 grams fat, SaturatedFatContent 17 grams saturated fat, CarbohydrateContent 76 grams carbohydrates, SugarContent 57 grams sugar, FiberContent 0.6 grams fiber, ProteinContent 5 grams protein, SodiumContent 0.9 milligram of sodium

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