Traditional British Victorian Sandwich Sponge Cake ๐
Overview:
Enjoy a taste of British tradition with this delightful Victorian Sandwich Sponge Cake recipe. Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea, this easy-to-make cake will surely become a family favorite.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 cake
- Calories: 401.8 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5)
- Reviews: 5
Ingredients:
- 150g self-raising flour
- 3 eggs
- 150g margarine
- 150g caster sugar
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat the oven to gas mark 4, 180ยฐC, 350ยฐF. In a mixing bowl, cream together the caster sugar and margarine until creamy and well combined. |
| 2. | Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, then add them one at a time to the sugar and margarine mixture, stirring until the mixture is runny. |
| 3. | Optionally, add flavorings of your choice at this stage if desired. |
| 4. | Sieve the self-raising flour into the bowl with the wet ingredients, then gently fold everything together until all the flour is fully incorporated, and no lumps remain. |
| 5. | Grease two cake tins with margarine, then divide the cake batter equally between them. Smooth the tops with a spatula. |
| 6. | Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 7. | Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tins for 10 minutes. |
| 8. | After 10 minutes, carefully remove the cakes from the tins and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 9. | Once the cakes are completely cooled, use a serrated knife to carefully slice each cake horizontally in half, creating four equal layers. |
| 10. | Spread your favorite jam or filling onto one half of each cake, then gently place the other half on top to create a sandwich. |
| 11. | Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish if desired. |
| 12. | Slice the cake into portions and serve with a cup of tea or coffee for a classic British treat. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 401.8
- Fat: 22.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 105.8mg
- Sodium: 588.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 25.2g
- Protein: 5.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This cake can be customized with various fillings such as jam, whipped cream, or buttercream frosting.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding extracts such as vanilla, almond, or lemon to the batter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
