Is there anything more British than a slice of Victoria sponge with a cup of tea? Here’s all you need to know about the great British bake.
What’s the history of the Victoria sponge?
Victoria sponge, also known as the Victoria sandwich, is so named because Queen Victoria famously loved to eat it with her afternoon tea. But how do you make it so light and fluffy?
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What ingredients make up a Victoria Sponge cake?
The ingredients to make a Victoria sponge are relatively simple. All you need is eggs, butter, self-raising flour, sugar, baking powder and vanilla extract. Of course, you will need to find a specific recipe, or master your very own, as each baker has a different tip or trick to perfect this spongey delight.
For instance, some recipes insist that each ingredient is added one at a time. However, the queen of bakes herself, Mary Berry, often tells her followers to put all the ingredients in a bowl before whizzing them up with an electric mixer!
What filling is used in a Victoria sponge?
Traditionally, a Victoria sandwich is filled with strawberry or raspberry jam and whipped cream. However, some argue that buttercream is a more fitting option. We’ll let you decide.
Should you decorate a Victoria sponge?
Historically, a Victoria sponge would simply have been decorated with a small dusting of icing sugar to give it a frosted appearance. If you were to cover your sponge cake in a layer of royal or fondant icing, it would simply turn it into a birthday cake.
For a fresh take on the dusting of a Victoria sponge, why not consider using a stencil to make pretty patterns or shapes on top of your golden sponge? Furthermore, fresh fruit can add a touch of elegance to your cake.
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