Mary Berry's Perfect Victoria Sandwich

A classic British sponge cake layered with jam and cream, perfect for tea-time and simple to bake.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 405.2 kcals 4862.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 39 grams 468.5 grams
Fat 25.7 grams 308.2 grams
Protein 4.6 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
12 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
Caster Sugar
plus extra for dusting
CondimentsSauces
100
g
Strawberry Jam
or raspberry jam
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
free-range
150
ml
Double Cream
whipped
OilsFats
225
g
Baking Spread
room temperature; or margarine or soft butter; plus extra for greasing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins with baking paper.
  • Add eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking spread into a large bowl.
  • Mix ingredients with an electric hand mixer until well combined and a soft dropping consistency is reached.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins and smooth the surfaces with a spatula.
  • Bake on the middle shelf for 25 minutes without opening the door.
  • Cool cakes in tins for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • Spread jam and optional whipped cream onto the bottom of one cake.
  • Place the second cake on top and sprinkle with caster sugar.