Victoria Sponge (Layered Jam Cake)

Name: Victoria Sponge (Layered Jam Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200 g unsalted butter (softened); 200 g caster sugar; 4 large eggs (at room temperature); 200 g self-raising flour (sifted); 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp milk; 150 ml double cream (whipped until soft peaks form); 100 g raspberry or strawberry jam (seedless, traditional choice); Icing sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

Victoria Sponge is a classic British cake with two light sponge layers filled with jam and cream dusted with icing sugar. A traditional treat that pairs perfectly with tea and celebrates simple elegance

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:05:31 GMT