Strawberry Victoria Sponge

Simplicity can be one of the best sweet treats. I love a fluffy Victoria sponge with a dollop of fresh cream.

Welcome to this simple Victoria sponge recipe blog. This recipe is so easy and simple to make, I know even a first time baker would find it a breeze to make.

"Live, Love, Bake"

I found this recipe online on the bbc food page. I have used a number of different recipes but find this one is easy but tastes beautiful.

website - www.bbcgoodfood.co.uk

This is perfect to go along side afternoon tea treats or simply as a desert. To add extra flavour you could also add fresh fruit and cream.

Ingredients:

1. 200g of caster sugar

2. 200g of softened butter

3. 4 eggs (Free range if possible)

4. 200g of self-raising flour

5. 1 tsp of baking powder

6. 2 tbsp of milk
   

For the filling:

1. 100g of Butter

2. Drop of vanilla extract (optional)

3. Half a 340g jar good-quality strawberry jam

4. Icing sugar, to decorate

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper.

2. In a large bowl, beat all the cake ingredients together until you have a smooth, soft batter.

3. Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake for about 20 mins until golden and the cake springs back when pressed.

4. Turn onto a cooking rack and leave to cool completely.

5. To make the filling, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in icing sugar. Beat in vanilla extract if you’re using it.

6. Spread the butter cream over the bottom of one of the sponges. Top it with jam and sandwich the second sponge on top.

7. Dust with a little icing sugar before serving. Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

Enjoy and remember to share!!