Description
Regal coronation victoria sponge cake celebrates British culinary heritage with layers of light sponge, raspberry jam, and vanilla buttercream. Royal palates will delight in this classic dessert that embodies elegant simplicity and sweet national pride.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (240g) self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) double cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) raspberry jam (or strawberry, if preferred)
Decoration Ingredient:
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C). Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Gently fold sifted self-raising flour and baking powder into the creamy mixture. Alternate adding milk and incorporate vanilla extract, mixing until the batter appears smooth and uniform.
- Distribute the batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing the surfaces. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer emerges clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Whip double cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy filling.
- Once cooled, layer one sponge with raspberry jam, then generously spread whipped cream on top.
- Carefully position the second sponge layer, gently pressing to secure.
- Finish by delicately dusting the cake’s surface with icing sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Check butter temperature before creaming to ensure smooth, even mixing and avoid lumpy batter.
- Fold flour gently to maintain cake’s delicate, light texture and prevent tough, dense sponge.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and smoother cake consistency.
- Choose high-quality raspberry jam for more vibrant, authentic flavor in this classic British dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg