Glutenfree Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe BEST EVER! from glutenfreecuppatea.co.uk
Introduction
If you are looking for a classic and delicious cake recipe, look no further than the Victoria Sponge Cake. This cake is a British classic that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple yet elegant cake that is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to birthdays and weddings. The Victoria Sponge Cake is made up of two layers of light and fluffy sponge cake that are sandwiched together with a layer of jam and cream. In this article, we will give you the best Victoria Sponge Cake recipe that we have tried and tested.
Ingredients
For the sponge cake, you will need: - 225g unsalted butter, softened - 225g caster sugar - 4 large eggs - 225g self-raising flour - 2 tsp baking powder - 2 tbsp milk For the filling, you will need: - 150g strawberry jam - 150ml double cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins. 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. 4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold in gently with a metal spoon. 5. Add the milk and fold in gently until everything is combined. 6. Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins and smooth the tops with a spatula. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed. 8. Let the cakes cool in the tins for a few minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 9. Once the cakes are cool, spread the strawberry jam onto one of the cakes. 10. Whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks and spread it on top of the jam. 11. Place the other cake on top and dust with icing sugar.
Nutrition
Here is the approximate nutritional information for one slice of Victoria Sponge Cake (assuming 10 slices per cake): - Calories: 345 - Fat: 19g - Saturated Fat: 11g - Carbohydrates: 39g - Sugar: 25g - Protein: 4g - Salt: 0.4g
Conclusion
The Victoria Sponge Cake is a classic cake that is loved by many. With this recipe, you can make the perfect sponge cake that is light, fluffy, and delicious. The combination of jam and cream in the filling is the perfect complement to the sponge cake. We hope you enjoy making and eating this cake as much as we did.
