Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
A deliciously, moist, buttery and light vanilla cake. Filled with jam and topped with just a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Perfect for any day of the week. Serve on it's own or with fresh cream and a cup of tea. Delish!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 438kcal
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 Cup butter at room temperature
- 1 Cup sugar
- 1 2/3 Cups flour
- 4 Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling and topping:
- 1 Cup Jam I used strawberry
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line with parchment paper two 8-inch round cake tins. Set aside
- In your mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla and continue mixing for about 2 minutes. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined. Evenly pour batter into the two prepared cake tins. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until when pressed the cake bounces back.
- Remove from oven and set over a wire rack. Use a sharp knife to release the cakes from the sides. Turn out on the wire rack and remove parchment paper. Let cool completely.
- Once cake is cooled, transfer it to a serving platter. Place one layer down and cover with the jam and then place the other layer on the top. Sprinkle over the powered sugar. Ready to serve!
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 438
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 400mg17%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 662IU13%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.