Raspberry Victoria Sponge

A classic Victoria sponge cake featuring homemade instant raspberry jam and whipped double cream, perfect for afternoon tea.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 951.3 kcals 7610.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 111.5 grams 892.3 grams
Fat 53.2 grams 425.6 grams
Protein 6.6 grams 52.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
can substitute with ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
250
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for dusting
500
g
4
tbsp
Dairy
250
g
Butter
at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
5
piece
Eggs
free-range
500
ml
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
NutsSeeds
1
pinch

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C and grease two 20cm loose-bottomed tins.
  • Cream the butter, sugar, and salt until pale.
  • Whisk eggs and gradually add to the butter mixture with vanilla.
  • Fold in the flour and divide the batter between the tins.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and well-risen.
  • Cool cakes on a wire rack and remove the parchment.
  • Dissolve 500g of raspberries, jam sugar, and lemon juice in a pan.
  • Boil the mixture for 5 minutes and then set aside to cool.
  • Whip the double cream and transfer it to a piping bag.
  • Assemble the cake with jam, piped cream, and fresh raspberries.
  • Top with the second sponge and dust with icing sugar.