Victoria Sandwich
The Victoria sandwich (also known as the Victoria sponge) is a Victorian cake that is popular in the UK.
170 g (⅔ cup or 6 oz) self-raising flour
170 g (⅔ cup or 6 oz) unsalted butter or margarine
170 g (⅔ cup or 6 oz) caster sugar
3 eggs (170 g without shell)
1 tsp vanilla essence
Fruit jam
Whipped cream or buttercream
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F or Gas Mark 6).
Cream the butter and sugar into a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until softened.
Add the 3 eggs, the vanilla essence, and the flour and mix until smooth.
Divide the mixture between the two greased cake pans.
Bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes (10–15 in a fan-assisted oven) until firm to the touch.
20–30 minutes
Leave to cool completely on a cooling rack.
Turn one cake upside down and spread jam and whipped cream over it. Then, place the second cake on top.
Cut into wedges, and serve.