It was my Dad’s Birthday at the beginning of the month and I told him I’d bake him a cake instead of buying one, he requested a Victoria Sponge or a Carrot Cake, he could have asked for anything but he kept it nice and simple – thanks Dad. Victoria Sponge is probably something I can bake with my eyes closed, I think anyone that’s even slightly into baking could, especially with this easy peasy all in one method. I love making Victoria Sponge.
Victoria Sponge Ingredients:
Makes 1 20cm Sponge
200g caster sugar
4 medium eggs (beaten)
200g unsalted butter
200g self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling
150g strawberry jam
100g butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
170g icing sugar
Method:
Preparation – 10 minutes | Baking – 30 minutes
1. Preheat oven to 190c (170c fan) and line two 20cm sandwich tins.
2. Mix ALL of the cake ingredients together until you have a smooth mixture. Mix as little as possible to keep the air in the mixture but ensure the ingredients are well combined.
3. Divide the mixture between the two cake tins and even the surface with the back of a spoon. Bake for 20 minutes (or until golden and well risen). Leave to cool completely.
4. Once cool, make the buttercream by whisking the butter until smooth and creamy then gradually adding the icing sugar along with the vanilla extract. Spread this over the bottom of one the the sponges, top with the jam then place the other sponge on top. Dust the top with icing sugar (or a design of your choice).
Enjoy…
I’d love to see your photos on Twitter (@AmiRoseBlog) if you have a go at making this yourself.
Until next time,
Rebecca Ellis says
Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering just looking at the photographs haha! I love victoria sponge, it’s so underrated and it’s my boyfriends favourite type of cake! x
Ami says
Aww thank you. One of my favourites too!
Ami xxx
Idaintyit says
I love baking, am always making home made cakes for every occasion I refuse to buy shop bought. I have always been told not to put baking powder in with self raising flour and that its on or other. Does it not make it taste any different?
Ami says
I love it too! It’s just not worth it is it and home baked taste so much nicer. I usually add a little to make it rise better but I may try it without next time.
Ami xxx
Dunja says
I’ve never tried it, but it look delicious. I’ll definitely try to make it as soon as possible 🙂
Ami says
Thank you. Let me know what you think if you do have a go at making it.
Ami xxx
Dreammerin says
It looks absolutely delicious and simple to do.
Now I’m very tempted and you made me hungry.
Thanks for this recipe!
Ami says
Thank you. I was told it tasted delicious too!
Ami xxx
Denisa says
Woow , that’s quite a straight forward recipe and the result looks delicious! I must give this a try! Love the icing sugar heart detail
Ami says
Thank you, I wanted to write Daddy but thought it was too difficult.
Ami xxx
The Practical Saver says
I love this post and I love the pound cake. It’s my guilty pleasure food of all time. Thanks for sharing. I surely will ask my wife to try your recipe
Ami says
Thank you. Let me know how it goes. Enjoy!
Ami xxx
Ratisha Goyal says
Ah! my all time favourite- victorian sponge cake! i’m heading to kitchen right away to give your recipe a try .:)
Ami says
It’s one of my favourites too! I’d love to know how it went.
Ami xxx
Gilbert Mutange says
Happy belated birthday wishes to your Dad. The recipe is simple and I think I will be trying it.
Ami says
Thank you. Let me know what you think if you do.
Ami xxx
Adina M says
Now I am in the mood for sponge cake! This looks delicious!
Ami says
That’s the problem with food blogging, I’m always baking (and eating) far too much.
Ami xxx
Ana De- Jesus says
Aw yes Victoria Sponge is a classic. Did your dad enjoy his special cake?
Ami says
Mmm yes he did thank you. I didn’t get to try it.
Ami xxx
Joanna says
It looks delicious and easy to make! I bet your Dad loved it. I am afraid of baking to be honest, but a few weeks ago I got courageous and baked a brownie. It was a mix from a Thornton’s box, so I suppose it was a bit of cheating, but it came out absolutely delicious. 🙂
Ami says
Thank you. He did really enjoy it. I’ve seen the Thornton’s ones and been wanting to make one myself!
Ami xxx
Florence says
Mmmh it looks yummy (and it also looks very nice)
That’s so sweet from you to cook for your dad’s birthday!
I wish I could do the same
Ami says
Thank you. He always appreciates it.
Ami xxx
Rhian Westbury says
You can’t go wrong with a great victoria sponge cake and I love the little heart you’ve created on top x
Ami says
Definitely not. Thank you.
Ami xxx
Amy Scott says
One of my favorites yet I’ve never made one. Perfect for afternoon tea! Thanks for sharing, I’m adding it to my to-do list!
Ami says
You’ll have to have a go! Let me know what you think.
Ami xxx
Marina says
Never tried this cake…need to find a vegan version 🙂
Ami says
I’m sure they’ll be a vegan version as this is quite a popular recipe. Let me know if you find one.
Ami xxx
Fatima Ali says
I LOVE this cake! The one at Marks and Spencer is so delicious. I think I should try your recipe too.
Fatima | http://www.blogsbyfa.com
Ami says
Mmm I’ve heard that one is yummy!
Ami xxx
Sally. says
I don’t think I’ve ever tried a Victoria Sponge cake, this looks surely delicious! I’m going to bookmark this recipe. I love the heart you created with the icing sugar, baked with a whole lot of love! 😛
Sally – DiagonSally
Ami says
I can’t believe you’ve never tried one. I’m always making these and had them a lot as a youngster. Let me know if you do have a go at making it.
Ami xxx