The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner, every bite brings a taste of nostalgia. This particular recipe is Halal and scrumptious!
You'll need two 20cm sandwich tins, non-stick baking paper, cooling rack. If you don't have two tins or space for two tins in the oven, then use one deep thin.
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Pre-Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Butter two 20cm sandwich tins and line with non-stick baking paper. The baking paper will help with keeping the cake from crumbling.
In a large bowl, beat 200g caster sugar, 200g softened butter, 4 beaten eggs, 200g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder and 2 tbsp milk together until you have a smooth, soft batter.
Divide the mixture between the tins, smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake for about 20 Minutes on the top shelf until golden and the cake springs back when pressed. Use a toothpick or a fork to determine if the cake is soggy inside. If the cake if still soggy inside, then place on the lower shelf and bake for longer.
Place the cake on a cooling rack to cool.
Beat the 100g softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually beat in 140g sifted icing sugar and a drop of vanilla extract (if you’re using it).
If you used one sponge, now cut it horizontally. Spread the buttercream over the bottom of one of the sponges. Top it with 170g strawberry jam and sandwich the second sponge on top.
Dust with a little icing sugar before serving. Keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.
6 servings
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.