Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    408 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    British

Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake, aka Victoria Sandwich, is a British afternoon tea cake with fresh whipped cream and raspberry jam ~ elegant and delish!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk or one cup whole milk with a squeeze of lemon added, set aside for 15 minutes before using
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract good-quality
  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix I prefer Duncan Hines

filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup raspberry jam

garnish

  • confectioner's sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (325F for dark coated pans)
  2. Lightly spray 2 8 or 9 inch nonstick cake pans and line with circles of parchment paper at the bottom.
  3. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend in the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Then whisk in the cake mix, mixing until everything is combined and there are no large lumps...small lumps are fine.
  4. Turn the batter into the cake pans. Bake 8 inch pans for 26-31 minutes, and 9 inch pans for 23-28 minutes, or according to your box instructions. The cakes will feel firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out dry. Check them on the earliest time.
  5. Let the cakes cool for 15 minutes on a rack, then turn them out of the pans and let them cool completely on the rack.
  6. Meanwhile whip the cream and confectioner's sugar until it holds stiff peaks.
  7. When the cake is cooled, place one layer flat side up and spread with a thick layer of jam. Spread the whipped cream on top of the jam, and then place the second cake layer on top of that, flat side DOWN. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar just before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 461IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 461IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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