victoria sponge

[bubbles4920]

Does victoria sponge traditionally just have jam inside or is it jam and cream, also anyone know an easy recipe to make one please?

[mamasmurf]

A victoria sponge has only jam in the middle. Quick recipe 6oz soft margarine 6oz caster sugar 3 eggs 6oz self-raising flour 1 and a half teasp. baking powder . Measure all ingredients beat thoroughly divide mixture between 2 18cm sandwich tins and bake for 25 min at 180c 350f. gas 4 cool and sandwich with the jam and sprinkle with caster sugar.

[gipsey]

VICTORIA SPONGE ---quick method use soft tub marg 6oz self raising flour 1 half tsp bakeing powder 6oz soft tub marg 6oz caster suger 3 eggs . grease 2 8in sandwich tins and line with grease proof paper,. sift the flour bakeing powder in large bowel, add other ingredients mix well beat for 2 minutes .divide into the tins bake in oven at 170.c or 325.f for 25-35 mins until golden brown and well risen, turn out and cool on wire rack JAM AND BUTTER CREAM filling traditionally. or it would be very very nice with real cream .don,t forget to save me a slice.

[funnygirl]

I've seen both and I like both!!

[bubbles4920]

thank you all so much, cant wait to make one for my new american friends!