How to Make Victoria Sponge Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Victoria Sponge Cake is a classic British cake that is a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Named after Queen Victoria, who was known to enjoy a slice with her afternoon tea, this cake is a quintessential part of British baking tradition. The simplicity of its ingredients and the light, fluffy texture make it a beloved treat for all occasions.

With its simple combination of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, the Victoria Sponge Cake is a timeless recipe that has been pa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk, room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 (8-inch) sponge cake

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
  • Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with milk, mixing batter briefly after each addition just to combine.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 223mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg