Classic Victoria Sandwich

Although we're fans of trying out new recipes and experimenting with flavours here at HQ, there's no denying the allure of a simple, classic cake.  Today we're sharing one of the most basic yet delicious cakes created and named after Queen Victoria, who it's reported enjoyed nothing more than a slice of sponge cake with a cup of tea, and who could blame her? 

Classic Victoria Sandwich

Serves 10 | To prepare 10 mins | To cook 20 mins

Ingredients 

For the cake

• 200g caster sugar
• 200g softened butter 
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp milk

For the filling

• 100g butter, softened 
• 140g icing sugar, sifted
• 1 drop of vanilla extract (optional)
• 340g jar good-quality raspberry or strawberry jam. 
• icing sugar to decorate 

Method

• Heat oven to 190C|Fan170C|Gas 5 
• Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper.
• In a large bowl, beat all the cakes ingredients together until you have a smooth, soft batter. 
• Divide the batter between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.  
• Bake for for about 20 minutes util golden brown and the cake springs back when pressed. 
• Turn onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely. 
• To make the filling, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in icing sugar.
• Beat in the vanilla extract if you're using it. 
•  Spread the butter cream over the bottom of one of the sponges. 
• Top it with jam, and sandwich the second sponge on top. 
• Dust with a little icing sugar before serving. 

*Tip- Keep in an airtight container and eat within two days. 

Enjoy with a nice cup of tea!

LJC

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