Classic Victoria Sponge Cake

Classic Victoria Sponge Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Decoration Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 225 g unsalted butter
• 225 g caster sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 225 g self-raising flour
• 2 tsp baking powder

Filling & Topping:

• 4 tbsp strawberry jam
• 150 ml double cream
• 150 g fresh strawberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan 160°C). Grease and line two 6-inch cake tins.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
4. Sift in flour and baking powder. Fold gently.
5. Divide batter between tins. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Level cakes. Spread jam and whipped cream on one layer.
7. Stack layers. Top with cream and strawberries. Serve.