How to make a CLASSIC Victoria sponge cake

How to make a classic Victoria sponge cake.

This quintessential English teatime treat is absolutely delicious. It's made up of two layers of light vanilla sponge that sandwich a layer of strawberry jam and whipped cream. Finally its decorated with fresh strawberries, making this cake a firm favourite for the British summer.

Watch this video to learn how to make this classic Victoria sponge. You'll soon understand why it's a favourite teatime treat for us Brits.

This is a quick, simple, easy recipe that children will love to make and the whole family will love to eat.

Ingredients you'll need-
- 225g Self raising flour
- 225g Butter
- 225g Caster sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp (aka 'a splish') vanilla extract
- 300ml double cream
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Bowl of fresh strawberries (approx 2 punnets)
- Icing sugar to lightly dust at the end (optional)

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