My Favourite Cakes
I woke up on a Saturday morning and remembered the days when I used to bake Victoria Sandwich at least once a fortnight. It used to be a great favourite of mine. The cake was named after Queen Victoria because it was said to be her favourite cake. I decided to whip out two sandwich pans and within an hour, my sponge cakes were cooling on the rack. The cooling seemed to take an eternity but finally, I filled the cake up with some good homemade strawberry jam and whipped cream. Don’t ask what happened next, it’s rather obvious. I almost forgot to take photos.
The cake was so good, I’m afraid it didn’t last one hour. I couldn’t remember the last time we stuffed so much cake in record time, but it was worth it. I skipped lunch that day, and didn’t bother with afternoon tea, either. If you haven’t eaten Victoria Sandwich in a while, please whip out your sandwich pans and get cracking. I now make it at least once a month, because blogging results in overeating. This cake is good. If you want to know how good, switch on you oven…I wish you a pleasant week!
- Ingredients
- 175g (6oz, 1⅓ cups) all-purpose (plain) flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 175g (6oz) butter or margarine
- 175g (6oz) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 3-4 tablespoons good quality raspberry jam
- Whipped cream (35% cream, double cream, whipping cream)
- Castor or confectioners (icing) sugar for dredging
Please always remember to assemble all ingredients before you start. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) 10 minutes before baking. Grease or spray two 7inch (18 cm) sandwich pans (tins) (I used 7½ inch pans). Sift the flour and baking powder and set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until thoroughly mixed.
Gently fold in the flour in three batches
then fold in the tepid water.
Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins (pans)
and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Transfer to a cooling rack.
When cold sandwich the sponges together with jam and whipped cream. Dredge the top with icing (confectioners) sugar.
Serve the cake
We polished off ours in record time!
Victoria Sandwich
Preparation time: 15 minutes; Baking time: 20-25 minutes; Serves: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 175g (6oz, 1⅓ cups) all-purpose (plain) flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 175g (6oz) butter or margarine
- 175g (6oz) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 3-4 tablespoons raspberry jam
- Whipped cream (35% cream, double cream, whipping cream)
- Castor or confectioners (icing) sugar for dredging
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) 10 minutes before baking. Grease or spray two 7inch (18 cm) sandwich pans (tins) (I used 7½ inch pans). Sift the flour and baking powder and set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until thoroughly mixed. Gently fold in the flour in three batches then fold in the tepid water.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins (pans) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Transfer to a cooling rack. When cold sandwich the sponges together with jam and whipped cream. Dredge the top with icing (confectioners) sugar.
Points to Note:
- Please note that oven temperatures are given as a guideline only. You may need to add or reduce the suggested temperature depending on your oven. I baked for 25 minutes at 360°F (180°C)
- I always weigh ingredients, especially the flour and butter. You can use cup measures, but please note if you scoop flour directly from the bag you will end up with 150-185 g of flour instead of the recommended 125g. I suggest you spoon the flour into the cup, heaping it up over the top, then slide a knife across the top to level off the extra. Be careful not to shake or tap the cup to settle down the flour or you will have more than you need. You can also sift the flour first then scoop. Best advice: use a weighing scale, you’ll get the best results.
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I’m going to try making a vegan version for Victoria Day weekend.
Oh what a wonderful idea. I didn’t even connect it with the coming Victoria day. I am tempted to make one too! Have a great long weekend!
Liz
Wow! You put such yum photos on your bog. I can’t cook this well, but I sure enjoy this photos! Good going 🙂
Thanks so much for complimenting the photos. Have a wonderful week!
Liz
How can you make such a gorgeous food from such simple ingredients?
You are amazing, Liz! 😀
Hi Hari,
Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoyed eating this cake! I hope the weather in Indonesia is great. Enjoy the rest of the week!
Liz
I’m a big sucker for Victoria sandwiches! And with homemade strawberry jam… Mmmmmm! Simplicity at its best 🙂
Ha ha thanks. I love it so much, more than I can express. Have a lovely Sunday!
Liz
Absolutely delicious and gorgeous that slice looks!
I could cut you a slice….if you’d like. Thanks for visiting me!
Liz
Delicious !
Thank you!
Liz
I must be missing out. I’ve never heard of Victoria’s Sandwich before. And I only had an Eton Mess for the first time last year as well. I have some catching up to do. 🙂
Hi there Lignum,
At least you’ve now heard of Vicky Sandwich and Eaton Mess. Soon you’ll know every dessert on the planet. Learning is a continuous process and I must say blogging has taught me so many things I never even knew existed. Don’t worry we are in the same boat but in different corners. LOL. Have a fantastic weekend!
Liz
Again it has been too long – and I am instantly punished by pangs of hunger-desire-envy at the look of this fabulous cake!
Hi again Afra,
glad to see you after some time. I’m glad to know you find the cake fabulous. It tasted extremely nice, I must say. Enjoy the rest of the week!
Liz
When I read “Victoria Sandwich” I immediately thought about a trip Gene and I took to the quaint village of Victoria on Vancouver Island. I just loved Bouchart Gardens! The cake sounds delicious and I will make it soon, hopefully I will have someone to share it with so I do not eat it all LOL 🙂
Hi aunt Juju,
Fortunately we were three of us, but I suspect I would have finished the whole thing myself…given ample time. Did they have any Victoria Sandwiches over there? (LOL). The cake tastes delicious. Have a wonderful week!
liz
That is very interesting, Liz. First I’ve heard of a Victoria Sandwich. If you will forgive my curiosity, what is your cooking/baking background?
Hi Chad,
I am just a mum who loves cooking. Never went to cookery school or took a chef course. Cooking is just something I love doing. Thanks for visiting my blog and wish you a wonderful week!
Liz
This looks fabulous!
Thank you!
Liz
Hi Liz 😀 It’s amazing ! I read this post and was suddenly thinking of a Victoria Sandwich cake. We must be psychic !! Ralph xox ❤
Hi Ralph,
Are you not in Israel yet? psychic indeed, Ralph. Can I offer you a slice or too? Enjoy your day and your three course meal!
Liz
No. Still 18 days to go before I fly (I must use an airplane 😉 ) You’re very generous with your offer. How tempting ! Do I take you up on it ? xox
Hi Ralph,
18 whole days to go! mmm… not too long and not too short either. Take my offer before I take it back. Enjoy your evening!
Liz
Okay. Offer taken with thanks ❤
Ha ha, wrapped and delivered, through the virtual conduit!!! Hope it arrives in one piece. Best wishes!
Liz
Ooops ! Just burnt it on a DVD 😉
ha ha so it means you can eat it over and over again. Enjoy yourself Ralph! I am having a whale of a time here…maybe tonight I’m eating a three course meal like you!!! who knows??? Best wishes!
Liz
Wow ! Enjoy your meal my friend. ❤
Thank you my friend!
Liz
Gorgeous descriptions and pictures; we call this lovely recipe Victoria Sponge and it’s a winner with summer teas.
Thanks, I should come to Simply Splendid for afternoon tea…I love tea!
Liz
If we were going to make this, we would probably double the amount of jam because we love good strawberry jam. Do you think that would be ok or would that ruin the cake? Thanks for sharing the recipe, We will be referring to this when we get a chance to make one. 🙂
I think it would be okay because it depends on how much jam you enjoy eating. Just tailor-make it to suit your palate. Thanks, hope you find time to make it!
Liz
Victoria sponge is a classic and one of my favorites! Works for so many occasions!
I totally agree with you. It’s the best!!!
Liz
Hmmm, this looms so incredibly delicious! I love a simple cake filled with cream. I will have to add this to my list of thing to try. The boys would be all over this too, what a great cake to ween them from frosting.
I rarely make cakes with frosts these days. I need to lose the weight I’ve gained during blogging…so easy to gain and so hard to lose. I hope you’ll find time to make it. Have a fantastic weekend.
Liz
Somehow since I turned 40….also when I began the blog, I have also noticed it being much harder to lose weight!
My metabolic rate has slowed down and also I’m not taking walks the way I use to do, on a daily basis. I have to change my bad habits pretty soon. Enjoy Sunday and best wishes to the family!
Liz
My mother always used to make one when I was small! It’s the lightest sponge ever. What’s not to love? Great post! I could gobble a slice right up.
Ha ha how many slices did you gobble? I’m glad your mother made it. I love it just the way you do. Have a great weekend!
Liz
It looks so good! I’ve never had a Victoria Sandwich so I’m excited to try this one day 🙂
I hope you find time to try it, Sarah. Wish you a wonderful weekend! best wishes!
Liz
Looks so moist and yummy! WOW!
Thank you, Debbie!
Liz
I’ve never even heard of this! It looks wonderful!
You should try it and taste it. Thanks. Enjoy the weekend!
Liz
Very tasty!!
thank you!
Liz
It looks simple, but very delicious.
Thanks, Jessie. I wish you a fantastic weekend!
Liz
I have yet to try my hand at Victoria Sponge cake (as I tend to overeat when I bake too), but I really want to try this! I assume other fruit fillings besides raspberry jam are appropriate for the cake, and would love to make one with strawberries. I would pass on lunch too if I had this cake in front of me!
You can use other fruit fillings as you deem fit. My favourite is home made strawberry jam and whipped cream. please let me know how it goes for you!
Liz
This looks wonderful!
thank you!
Liz
Looks good!
thank you!
Liz
Oh, didn’t this bring back memories. My grandma used to make this cake in the summer time and filled it with whatever berries she could get. Usually picked from the garden. Sometimes she would make a custard to fill it and other times rich whipped cream. It gives me such a warm feeling when I think back…..thank you Liz! You brightened my day.
Omg your Grandma must have been a great cook, and imagine filling it with different berries every time. I would’ve looked forward every time. I hope weather and life is great for you. Ours here is awesome. Have a fabulous weekend!
Liz
Memories of my Grandmother’s kitchen. I’ll have to look through her notebook to see if she ever wrote that one down.
Please give me a feedback and send me your Grandma’s recipe. Have a great weekend!
Liz
Cake sandwich yum yum:)
Wow! YUM!