Best Victoria Sponge Cake
Make a classic British cake with two layers of sponge cake, jam, and cream. The cake is made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs.
You will need to bake the cake layers and let them cool before filling and topping them.
The finished cake is a great treat for any occasion.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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Make a classic British cake with two layers of sponge cake, jam, and cream. The cake is made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs.
You will need to bake the cake layers and let them cool before filling and topping them.
The finished cake is a great treat for any occasion.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1.3333333730698 cups self-rising flour
0.75 cup white sugar
0.75 cup margarine
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
0.75 cup confectioners' sugar
0.25 cup butter
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 7-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
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Sift 1.3333333730698 cups of self-rising flour into a bowl. Add 0.75 cup of sugar, 0.75 cup of margarine, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Crack in 3 eggs. Beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Divide the batter between the two cake pans and smooth the tops.
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Bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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Sift 0.75 cup of confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Add 0.25 cup of butter and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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Spread 0.5 cup of raspberry jam over one cake layer, then cover the jam with the frosting. Place the second cake layer on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 33g
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Saturated Fat 10g
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Cholesterol 113mg
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Sodium 714mg
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Total Carbohydrate 80g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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