How to Make Victoria Sponge Cake, an Easy British Classic Fit for a Queen

Name: How to Make Victoria Sponge Cake, an Easy British Classic Fit for a Queen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 4 large eggs (200g), room temperature300g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar192g (1 1/2 cups) cake flour, plus more for dusting; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same amount by weight; 3/4 cup (180ml) milk1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil; For the Simple Syrup: 1/4 cup (60ml) water1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 medium lemon2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar; For the Filling: 1/2 cup strawberry jam (6 3/4 ounce; 192g)1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice from 1 medium lemon; 3/4 cup (175ml) heavy cream1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for serving1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

43m

This easy recipe for Victoria Sponge Cake is a British classic fit for a queen. Made with simple ingredients and filled with jam and cream, this cake is a delightfully light and fluffy treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Victoria Sponge Cake

Victoria Sponge

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Servings: 8

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For The Cake

4 large eggs (200g), room temperature300g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar192g (1 1/2 cups) cake flour, plus more for dusting

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same amount by weight

3/4 cup (180ml) milk1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil

For the Simple Syrup: 1/4 cup (60ml) water1 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 medium lemon2 tablespoons (30g) granulated sugar

For the Filling: 1/2 cup strawberry jam (6 3/4 ounce; 192g)1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice from 1 medium lemon

3/4 cup (175ml) heavy cream1 1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for serving1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

570kcal

28%
Fat

17g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

99g

4%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

68g

3%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

153mg

7%
Sodium

370mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to Make Victoria Sponge Cake, an Easy British Classic Fit for a Queen

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For The Cake

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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