Victoria Sandwich
Cuisine of the United Kingdom The Victoria sandwich (also known as the Victoria sponge) is a Victorian cake that is popular in the UK.
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- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F or Gas Mark 6).
- 02
Cream the butter and sugar into a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until softened.
- 03
Add the 3 eggs, the vanilla essence, and the flour and mix until smooth.
- 04
Divide the mixture between the two greased cake pans.
- 05
Bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes (10–15 in a fan-assisted oven) until firm to the touch.
- 06
Leave to cool completely on a cooling rack.
- 07
Turn one cake upside down and spread jam and whipped cream over it. Then, place the second cake on top.
- 08
Cut into wedges, and serve.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .
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