Its one of those just because sweet treats.

It established itself as an iconic teatime treat that has endured since Victorian times throughout the British Isles.

What Is Victoria Sponge Cake?

Victoria Sponge Cake with a Slice Cut Out

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Lets get one thing straight before we have arguments; there is no set-in-stone version of this cake!

An Unconventional Mixing Method

This version takes the middle road, veering closer to uncomplicated and unfussy.

Fold the flour into the eggs, and then fold in melted butter.

Slice of Victoria Sponge Cake on a Plate with a Fork

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This technique aerates the cake with eggs and sugar rather than butter and sugar.

Yes, and yum!

Wrapped in plastic, the layers will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Slice of Victoria Sponge Cake on a Plate with a Forkful Removed

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Defrost at room temperature.

Position a rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Victoria Sponge Cake

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In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

In the bowl of an electric mixer on high speed, beat the eggs for 30 seconds.

Beat in the vanilla.

Cake Pans Buttered and Lined with Parchment Paper for Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

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Remove the bowl from the stand, if using.

Fold in the melted butter.

Divide the batter between the prepared pans.

Bowl of Whisked Dry Ingredients for Victoria Sponge Cake

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Rap them on the counter to level them and release any large air bubbles.

Set the pans on a rack to cool for 10 minutes.

Slide a knife around the edge of each pan and invert the cakes onto the rack.

Egg in Mixer Bowl

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Peel off the paper, turn the cakes right side up, and cool completely.

Set a cake layer on a plate with the top facing down.

Spread with the jam.

Egg and Sugar Whisked Together for Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

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Top with the second layer, this time with the top facing up.

Dust with confectioners sugar.

Simple Tip!

Dry Ingredients Folded into Wet Ingredients Using a Spoon for Victoria Sponge Cake

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Use a long serrated knife and a sawing motion to cut the cake.

Refrigerate leftover cake, lightly covered with plastic wrap, for up to 2 days.

Victoria Sponge Cake Batter in Cake Pans

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Victoria Sponge Cake Cooling on Wire Rack

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Heavy Cream Whisked to Make Whipping Cream for Victoria Sponge Cake

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Victoria Sponge Cake Layer with Jam on It

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Jam Spread Using Off-Set Spatula on Victoria Sponge Cake

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Whipped Cream Spread over Jam and Victoria Sponge Cake

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Victoria Sponge Cake Dusted with Powdered Sugar

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Victoria Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream and Jam

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Victoria Sponge Cake with a Slice Cut Out

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