Victoria sponge cake is a classic British layer cake made up of two tender sponge cakes sandwiched with jam and cream that's perfect for any occasion!
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
636 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 7-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
Step 3
Sift self-rising flour into a bowl; add sugar, margarine, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Crack in eggs; beat with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Divide batter between the cake pans; smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
Step 4
Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl; add butter and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until frosting is light and fluffy.
Step 5
Spread jam over 1 cake layer; cover jam with frosting. Place second cake layer on top.
