Victoria Sponge Traybake 🍰🍓
The Victoria Sponge is a true British classic, and this traybake version makes it even easier to prepare and serve. Soft, fluffy sponge cake, filled with sweet jam and whipped cream, creates the ultimate teatime treat. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or simply enjoying with a cuppa!
Ingredients:
🧈 Butter: 200g, softened
🍚 Caster sugar: 200g
🥚 Eggs: 4
🍚 Self-raising flour: 200g
🧴 Baking powder: 1 tsp
🧂 Salt: 1/2 tsp
🧴 Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
🧴 Milk: 2 tbsp
🍓 Strawberry jam: 150g (or any jam you prefer)
🍶 Double cream: 300ml, whipped
🍓 Fresh strawberries: for garnish
🍚 Icing sugar: for dusting
Method:
🍳 Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C / 400°F. Grease and line a 23x33cm (9x13 inch) traybake tin.
🧈 In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
🥚 Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture starts to curdle, add a little flour to help it come together.
🍚 Sift the self-raising flour, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
🧴 Add the vanilla extract and milk, then fold until the batter is smooth.
🍽️ Pour the mixture into the prepared traybake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
🍳 Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
❄️ Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍓 Once cool, slice the cake in half horizontally. Spread a generous layer of strawberry jam on the bottom half, then pipe or spread the whipped cream on top.
🍓 Place the top layer of the sponge back on, then garnish with fresh strawberries and dust with icing sugar.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 12-16 | 🔥 Calories: ~250 per serving
This Victoria Sponge Traybake is sure to impress at any gathering, with its light sponge and delicious fillings. Perfect for afternoon tea or just as a sweet treat! 🍰🍓