Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe With Buttercream
Victoria Sponge Cake is a classic English dessert that is easy to make and delicious. This simple recipe is perfect for a tea party or special occasion. The light, fluffy sponge cake is filled with a sweet, creamy buttercream and is finished with a dusting of icing sugar. This delicious cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the sponge cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup of caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of self-raising flour
- 1/3 cup of plain flour
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons of milk
For the buttercream:
- 1/2 cup of butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of icing sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the sponge cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake tins.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flours. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
- Melt the butter and add it to the batter, along with the milk. Mix until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared tins and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the buttercream:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Place one of the sponges onto a plate or cake stand. Spread the top with half of the buttercream. Place the other sponge on top.
- Spread the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream. Dust with icing sugar.
Nutrition
Per serving (1/12 of cake):
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28.7 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
- Fat: 17.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.9 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Potassium: 41 mg
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 19.2 g
- Vitamin A: 546 IU
- Calcium: 24 mg
- Iron: 0.8 mg
It can be difficult to make a light and fluffy sponge cake, but this recipe is easy and sure to impress. The combination of the sweet, creamy buttercream and the light, fluffy sponge make for a delicious dessert. This Victoria Sponge Cake with Buttercream is perfect for a special occasion or just for an indulgent treat. So why not give it a try and enjoy a slice of this delicious cake?
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