https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/classic/Recent content in Classic on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usFri, 22 Apr 2016 17:13:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/cake/victoria-sponge-cake/Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:13:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/cake/victoria-sponge-cake/<h1 id="victoria-sponge-cake"> Victoria Sponge Cake <a class="anchor" href="#victoria-sponge-cake">#</a> </h1> <p>A timeless British classic, the Victoria sponge cake is soft, light, and filled with jam and cream — perfect for afternoon tea.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Eggs</strong> – 4</li> <li><strong>Caster sugar</strong> – 225g</li> <li><strong>Self-raising flour</strong> – 225g</li> <li><strong>Baking powder</strong> – 2 teaspoons</li> <li><strong>Unsalted butter</strong> (at room temperature) – 225g</li> <li><strong>Strawberry or raspberry jam</strong></li> <li><strong>Whipped double cream</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="recipe"> Recipe <a class="anchor" href="#recipe">#</a> </h2> <ol> <li>Preheat the oven to <strong>180°C (160°C Fan)</strong>.</li> <li>Grease and line <strong>two 20cm/8in sandwich tins</strong>. Lightly coat the sides and base with butter, then line the base with baking paper.</li> <li>In a large bowl, add <strong>eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and butter</strong>.</li> <li>Mix until just combined using an electric hand mixer or a wooden spoon. Do not overmix. The batter should drop off a spoon easily.</li> <li>Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins.</li> <li>Bake on the middle shelf for <strong>25 minutes</strong> (check at 20 minutes) until golden and springy to the touch.</li> <li>Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for a few minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.</li> <li>To assemble: <ul> <li>Place one sponge layer upside down on a serving plate.</li> <li>Spread generously with jam and whipped cream if using.</li> <li>Place the second sponge on top, right side up.</li> <li>Dust the top with caster sugar before serving.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <hr> <p>A perfect centerpiece for any tea table — light, fluffy, and delightfully simple.</p>