Mary Berry’s easy Victoria sponge: A delightful homemade treat
Learn how to make Mary Berry’s easy Victoria sponge for a delightful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 200 grams self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- jam for filling
- double cream for whipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease and line two 20cm (8-inch) round cake tins.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, and gently fold into the mixture.
- Add the milk to achieve a soft consistency.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread the jam on top of one layer, add whipped cream, then place the second layer on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.
- Dust the top with icing sugar for a beautiful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams