Orange and Raspberry Victoria Sponge

A classic Victoria sponge cake flavored with fresh orange zest and homemade raspberry jam topped with smooth orange buttercream icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 798.8 kcals 6390.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 78.2 grams 625.5 grams
Fat 52.5 grams 420.2 grams
Protein 6.6 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 slices
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
225
g
1
tbsp
250
g
Dairy
225
g
Butter
extra for greasing
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
250
g
Butter
softened
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
300
g
0.5
piece
Orange
juice only
1
piece
Orange
zest only, plus extra to decorate
Liquids
30
ml

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins with parchment and dust with flour.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a mixer until pale and fluffy.
  • Beats in the eggs gradually, then mix in the flour and orange zest.
  • Divide the batter between tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  • Cool the cakes in the tins briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Heat raspberries, orange juice, and sugar in a saucepan for 15-20 minutes.
  • Set the jam aside to cool completely.
  • Beat butter, icing sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
  • Assemble the cake by layering sponge, icing, jam, and the second sponge.