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The traditional decoration (if you can go as far as to call it that) for a Victoria Sponge Cake is a simple dusting of either icing sugar or caster sugar. You can upgrade this by using a stencil or a doily to make a pattern on top with the icing sugar if you like. Many bakers have decorated this cake in much more elaborate and creative ways too. Adding extra rosettes of whipped cream on top is very common, as is adding fresh strawberries or raspberries. Ultimately, if you're going to be eating it, then it's up to you how you decorate it! How to make a Victoria Sponge Cake Again, this is more of an opinion and taste lead decision as it really depends what you prefer. I made the pictured cake using unsalted butter, but I have made many Victoria Sponge Cakes in the past with margarine, or baking spread, and had brilliant results. I always use Stork as I find it very easy to use because it's so soft straight from the fridge. I also find that Stork is more consistent and reliable in creating light and moist cakes every time. Caster sugar - also known as super fine sugar, you can also use granulated sugar if you don't have caster sugar, or even golden caster sugar

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post. Do you need an electric mixer to make this recipe? There are a few reasons for this, the main reason is the oven temperature being too high. Ovens vary massively and often the temperature on the dial is not the true temperature inside the oven. You can get an oven thermometer to verify this. Domed tops can also occur if too much raising agent is used, or if the cake tin is smaller than the recipe recommends. VariationsButter - the butter or baking spread must be softened, which means at room temperature. You can use either salted or unsalted butter The cake should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and will last for 3 days. If you do not fill it with whipped cream, it can be stored in a cool place. You can freeze the sponges once they are fully cool, wrap them well with cling film or put them in an airtight container with some baking paper between them. I do not recommend freezing the cake once it is filled with whipped cream, however if you fill it with jam only, or buttercream, you can freeze it. Again, wrap it well (either whole or in slices) in cling film or place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. What can go wrong? Then gently whisk or fold in the self raising flour by hand. Divide the mixture between the tins, you can use scales for accuracy to get an even amount of mixture in each one. When lining the tins, I line the bottom with greaseproof baking paper, and grease the sides lightly with butter or margarine. If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for the latest TikTok trend, you can breathe easy! The Scrub Daddy Damp Duster has finally landed in the UK. It’s already been all over the internet with TikTok influencers like Vanesa Amaro taking it viral, and now it’s the UK’s turn to get on the Damp Duster bandwagon.

I always strongly advise on using digital weighing scales for baking as they ensure accuracy. They're low cost and easy to get hold of too. So much can go wrong when it comes to cup measurements, for example if you scoop up flour with the cup, or spoon flour into the cup, they will weigh different amounts. The cup measurements for this recipe are 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp self raising flour, 1 cup + 1 tbsp butter or baking spread and 1 cup + 1 tbsp caster sugar (super fine sugar). I used the scoop method to convert the flour and sugar amounts, rather than spooning the ingredients into the cup measures. Can you bake this Victoria Sponge Cake in a different size cake tin? For more sensitive surfaces such as works of art on paper, precious books etc consider the Akapad dry cleaning sponges (see 'Recommended) tab. Smoke sponges made of vulcanized natural rubber. Our dry cleaning sponges will effectively remove soot and smoke damage from wallpaper, painted metal and wood surfaces, fabrics and a variety of additional surfaces. Eggs - large eggs are used in this recipe, and they should be room temperature before baking with them While an electric mixer is not absolutely necessary, you will get better results and a lighter more fluffy cake if you use one, so I do recommend it. It doesn't have to be an expensive stand mixer either, a budget hand held electric mixer will do the job too! What are the cup measurements for a Victoria Sponge Cake?For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post. The ingredients For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post. This post is full of helpful tips and commonly asked questions when making victoria sponge cake, so I do recommend reading through it all first. Why is a Victoria Sponge Cake called a Victoria Sponge Cake?

Level off the cakes with a knife or cake leveller, then spread the jam over the first layer. Use a piping bag and nozzle to pipe the whipped cream on top, but you could spread or dollop on with a spoon too. Then add the second sponge and dust it with icing sugar. Welcome to the first post in my Baking Basics series! In this series I will be sharing recipes for basic baked goods, think perfect scones for afternoon tea, a brilliant white bread loaf, and ultimate gooey chocolate brownies! So basic in name, but definitely not basic in taste and enjoyment. This series is mainly for beginner bakers who want to learn the secrets behind baking, because getting the basics right is the best place to start. More experienced bakers will really enjoy it too, as there are so many delicious recipes to try out! And what better recipe to start this series with than a Victoria Sponge Cake. It's beautifully simple, enjoyed by everyone, and is a British classic that's known around the world.In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to mix the butter (or baking spread) and caster sugar together until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, again using an electric mixer. You can do this by hand, but electric mixers will give better results and speed up the process. It was named after Queen Victoria as she used to enjoy a slice with her afternoon tea. It is also known as a Victoria Sandwich Cake, and it is famous for being the cake to test your oven with. In the Great British Bake Off, a Victoria Sponge Cake is made in all of the ovens before the contestants start baking. This type of cake became popular when baking powder was invented, giving it a lovely rise and soft sponge like texture. The creaming method or the all in one method?