Classic Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Serves: 6 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pans
  • 8 ounces self-rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces superfine sugar
  • 3 ounces margarine
  • 1 jar good-quality strawberry jam
  • 7 ounces heavy whipping cream, whipped to firm peaks
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
  • Fresh strawberries, optional

Directions

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