Victoria Sandwich Sponge Cake Mary Berry's British Baking Show Recipe!! from mssamwearsdresses.blogspot.com
Introduction
This classic Victoria sponge cake recipe is a favorite of many. It is a simple and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. In this recipe, we will be using Mary Berry's recipe, which is known for its light and fluffy texture. With just a few ingredients, you can easily make this cake at home.
Ingredients
For the cake:
225g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
225g caster sugar
4 medium eggs
225g self-raising flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the filling:
100g unsalted butter, softened
140g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
340g strawberry jam
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins with baking paper. 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 4. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined. 5. Divide the cake mixture evenly between the two prepared tins and level the surface of each with the back of a spoon. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed in the center. 7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tins for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. 8. To make the filling, beat together the softened butter, sifted icing sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. 9. Once the cakes have completely cooled, spread the strawberry jam onto one of the cakes. 10. Spread the buttercream over the jam, making sure to spread it evenly. 11. Place the second cake on top of the filling, pressing down gently. 12. Sprinkle with a little icing sugar, and serve.
Nutrition
The following nutrition information is for one serving of Mary Berry's Victoria sponge cake:
Calories: 520
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 310mg
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 52g
Protein: 5g
Conclusion
This Mary Berry Victoria sponge cake recipe is a simple yet delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. The light and fluffy texture of the cake combined with the sweet strawberry jam and buttercream filling make it a favorite for many. With just a few ingredients, you can easily make this cake at home and impress your friends and family.
