Victoria Sponge time

A Victoria Sponge must be the quickest & easiest cake to bake when needed. I previously posted a recipe versatile-victoria-sponge that I use.

I also use this slightly larger version when I want the cakes to be taller or if I want to use a little of the mixture for some cupcakes too - like I did this Easter.

Why do I love the Victoria Sponge so much? It is basically 4 ingredients - butter, flour, caster sugar & eggs - so is quick to make.

Beat 225 g butter with 225 g of caster sugar till fluffy

Beat 4 eggs & add them to the mixture

Add Vanilla essence / extract - I use a vanilla powder I bought in Ethiopia that is strong so just a tiny bit is needed  ...

Fold in 225g self raising flour

Divide between 2 greased & lined cake tins or 2 tins & some cupcakes. Bake at 180C for 20-25 min or until done when a knife comes out clean. Turn out, cool on racks.

When cool, sandwich together with jam of choice & whipped cream if liked ...

Sift icing sugar on top, put on the kettle & enjoy :)

Easter cakes & cupcakes ready for eating ...

The recipe for a slightly larger mix

Thanks for stopping by; what is your favourite cake? Is it quick & easy?
Dee ~♥~

The versatile Victoria sponge ....

Do you have a good old stand-by, versatile cake that can be whipped up quickly when needed?

For me, the easy Victoria sponge is such a cake because it needs few ingredients & can be made quickly & modified if need be with lemon or orange zest etc.

This past week, I had some friends dropping by & so it was time to whip up a quick Victoria sponge for tea ....

It is one of the easiest recipes - just 4 ingredients & easier still if you cut out the lining round a few at a time & keep them handy with the recipe:
Preheat the oven to 180C (or 170C for a fan oven or it browns too quickly)

180g room temperature butter
180g caster sugar
3 eggs
180g self-raising flour

3 tablespoons jam
120g whipping cream
icing sugar for dusting

Beat the butter & caster sugar till pale & fluffy. Beat the eggs in one at a time; sift in flour & mix to combine.

Spoon the mixture into 2 greased & lined sandwich tins, smoooth top with the back of the spoon & bake for 20-25 min until it springs back or a sharp knife comes out cleanly.

Turn the cakes onto a rack, peel off the paper & leave to cool.

Sandwich together with jam of your choice or jam, fruit & the cream if you are feeling decadent.

Dust with icing sugar & enjoy ♥
These are some of my previous ones  - we like it just sandwiched together with jam & dusted with icing sugar.

Present it on a pretty cake stand & it just looks special ♥

and this is one my niece made for the Jubilee

Do you have a favourite cake you make? What is it? 
Till next time,
Dee ~♥~