Who can resist an adorable Victoria sandwich filled with buttercream , strawberry jam and topped off with fresh strawberries or other berries such as raspberries or blueberries
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe Video presented by Tara de la Motte
“A cake rich in history”
The Royal Connection
We really have to thank Queen Victoria for the popularity of this wonderful cake. She loved tea parties and even insisted that everyone dressed formerly for this occasion. This simple cake was her absolute favourite.
Queen Victoria adopted the new craze for tea parties. By 1855, this simple cake was one of the queen's favourites. After her husband, Prince Albert, died in 1861, Queen Victoria spent time in retreat at the Queen's residence (Osborn House) on the Isle of Wight. According to historians, it was here that the cakes were named after her.
Tara's Recipe for Victoria Sponge
Ingredients
Tara's Victoria Sponge Ingredients:
6oz Butter
6oz of Caster Sugar
6oz Self Raising Flour
3 Eggs
1/2 tsp of Baking Powder
Vanilla Essence
Pink Food Colouring (Optional)
Fresh Strawberries
Butter Cream Filling
4 tbsp of Strawberry Jam
For the Butter Cream
6oz Butter
3 oz Icing Sugar
Method
Preheat oven to 160° / gas 4
Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and beat well
Mix baking powder with flour, add to creamed mixture and beat
Put into two 7 inch greased and base - lined sandwich tins
Place in the middle part of a preheated oven for about 25 mins until golden brown
Beat butter and icing sugar till creamy
Assemble cakes together with jam and cream filling
Place berries of your choice on top & dust with icing sugar
This is one of our most popular cakes and there is nothing more delectable than a slice of beautifully baked Victoria Sponge.
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe Video presented by Tara de la Motte
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