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Victoria Sandwich Recipe

Victoria sandwich cake with strawberries on top
Kanchan Dilip
Victoria Sandwich Recipe is a classic British cake that features two buttery sponge cakes sandwiched with raspberry or strawberry jam and dredged with powdered sugar. This light and fluffy cake offers a delicate balance of sweetness while the jam adds a fruity tart contrast. It is a timeless favorite for any celebratory occasion that calls for a simple yet elegant dessert. Serve it garnished with strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar with a cup of hot tea!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Baked Goods
Cuisine British
Servings 8 slices
Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer, 8" sandwich tins (2)

Ingredients
 
 

For the cake layers:

For the filling and dredging:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the ingredients. Line two 8” baking tins with parchment paper cut for the base.
    ingredients measured in bowls
  • Cream the butter for 5 minutes. Then, add the sugar a little at a time and beat until light and fluffy for approximately 10-15 minutes. Scrape down the butter mixture to ensure the sugar has been beaten evenly.
    butter and sugar creamed
  • Add the eggs one at a time and beat thoroughly between additions for 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract.
    eggs creamed with butter and sugar
  • Sift the flour and fold it slowly into the egg mixture. Alternate between milk and flour and gently fold the flour in. The mixture must have a dropping consistency but not too runny.
    cake batter
  • Spoon the batter into two prepared tins. Using a spatula, smoothen the top of the mixture evenly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
    victoria sandwich in a tin
  • Cool the sandwiches on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges and carefully invert the cake tin onto a stand. Spread the jam evenly and then place the other cake on top. Dredge with powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries. Slice with a serrated knife and enjoy with a hot cup of Earl Grey tea or English breakfast.
    Victoria sandwich cake with strawberries on top

Notes

  1. Add a tablespoon of milk until the batter is not too thick but has a dropping consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 627IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Victoria sandwich cake, Victoria sponge cake, Victoria ssandwich recipe
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