Victoria Sponge

Classic Victoria Sponge Cake

A timeless recipe for your Cake and a Cuppa event

Welcome to our Classic Victoria Sponge Cake recipe, perfect for any Cake and a Cuppa gathering. This traditional British treat features light and airy sponge layers filled with sweet jam and dusted with icing sugar. It’s an ideal choice to accompany your afternoon tea or fundraising event.

Ingredients

• 200g caster sugar
• 200g softened butter
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp milk
• Strawberry or raspberry jam, for filling
• Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line two 20cm cake tins.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture with a metal spoon.
5. Add the milk and stir until smooth.
6. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake tins and smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and springy to the touch.
8. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cool, spread one cake with jam and sandwich the cakes together. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Variations and alternatives

To add variety to your baking, consider these alternatives:

1. Chocolate Sponge: Substitute 25g of self-raising flour with cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
2. Lemon Sponge: Add lemon zest and a tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter for a zesty flavour.
3. Fruit-filled Sponge: Fold fresh berries or diced fruits into the batter before baking for a fruity variation.

Experiment with these ideas to tailor your Victoria Sponge to different tastes and occasions while keeping the charm of this beloved classic intact.

More inspiration

1. Nigella’s Recipes – Victoria Sponge
2. ZoëBakes – Victoria Sponge Cake
3. Christina’s Cucina – Victoria Sandwich, Traditional British Afternoon Tea Cake Recipe
4. Sweet Mouth Joy – Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe
5. The Flying Kitchen – Classic British Victoria Sponge Cake
6. Preppy Kitchen – Victoria Sponge Cake

Share your event

We encourage you to share the details of your Cake and a Cuppa event on social media using the hashtag #CakeAndACuppaBTS. Sharing your event not only helps spread the word but also inspires others to get involved and support this important cause.

Hosting a Cake and a Cuppa event was such a rewarding experience. It was great to see everyone come together in support of Brain Tumour Support, knowing that our efforts would help support others. – Megan, fundraiser

Join us in making a difference

Join us in making a difference by hosting your Cake and a Cuppa event. Together, we can support those affected by brain tumours and ensure they receive the care and assistance they need.

Need help with your fundraising?

Our team is here Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, to assist with all fundraising and event enquiries. Please don’t hesitate to email our fundraising team or call us on 01454 414 355.