Classic Victoria Sponge Cake 🍰 Recipe & Cook with me

Hey guys....here's a wee recipe for a classic Victoria ponge cake :) hope you enjoy...and thanks for popping over x
What you'll need:
2 Teaspoons of baking powder
4 Medium eggs
200g Self raising flour (sifted)
200g Caster sugar (sifted)
200g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
A handful of fresh strawberries
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Heaped tablespoons strawberry or raspberry jam
For the buttercream:
340g Icing sugar
150g unsalted butter
1 Tsp Vailla
3 Tsp whole milk

[@maxheadroom6833]

Never baked a cake before ,and I'm 59! Used this recipe and it was a success! Thank you for posting this video, it helped me a lot!

[@davidfrankton4139]

Top tip for dividing the mixture between the two cake tins. Use a set of old fashioned balance scales. One tin on the scale pan and the other where the weights would normally go. When the scale balances the tins are evenly filled.

[@milafleming8342]

I am in Glasgow, was looking for Victoria sponge and trust my luck I found somebody Scottish! I am in process of baking at the moment for my little boy 3rd birthday tomorrow 🥳

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

For your little boy don't put 540 gr sugar in one small 🍰🍰 cake. Better buy double cream and for sponge put maximum 150gr sugar

[@desmondbelstead2307]

Such a great teacher. She is so easy to follow along. I have seen so many cooking videos and she is the best. I will be following her for all her videos. Thank you so much.

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

This is unhealthy cake with 540 gr sugar for one small cake 🎂🍰🎂🍰

[@nathanjustus6659]

@@sanjanewmoonlife you don’t eat the entire cake in one go.

[@FortyCouple]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to explain how to get the eggs into the batter, and showing us what it should look like as the batter develops. Can't count the number of curdled cakes I've baked!

[@hana-6974]

My one came out curdled. Is that bad? Maybe my butter wasn't soft enough. I did take time putting the eggs in a bit at a time and whisking it. My cake wasn't as fluffy. Maybe I left it in the oven a bit too long. Does this cake go hard in the fridge? Some cakes do, some don't.

[@ffaro1313]

This voice reminds me of the old lady in Mrs Doubtfire. 😊. Very well explained and not rushed tutorial thankyou.

[@lindaforrester464]

Are you sure it's not Mrs dautfire love your comment made my day keepsake

[@janstickles3035]

I believe Cheryl was Robin Williams voice coach for his role as Mrs. Doubtfire.

[@hayles1001]

Haha I thought exactly the same!!!

[@jaynehinds3339]

F Faro she’s Scottish as I am x👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@juliebrailsford7726]

me too lol

[@fergaldownes8810]

I followed your recipe to the letter. I brought it into work and everyone was delighted. Thanks for this and all your other lessons ☺

[@vivianavilchis3186]

your accent is so lovely 😆 greetings from mexico, looking forward to trying this recipe

[@amritmclaren4132]

I think I’m falling in love with your in everything’s you making of your meals or tea time scones or tutti scones every day I make something new one of your things ,well satisfied with your help cooking is one of my hobbies.Thank you for all your hard work.🥰

[@SpyderSilverweb]

I watched you make the sprinkle cake and now this one. I have learned so much and thought I knew a lot about baking cakes. I need to cream the butter and sugar much longer than I ever have. That cake is gorgeous.

[@BellaRainDrops]

Thank you for this recipe, i've always made nice sponges but they never rise as much as i'd like, using your method they are rising wonderfully :D

[@esterferreira7664]

Just made it and it tastes amazing!!! A little tip. Take time on the icing and make sure it’s not too thick

[@aileenl7227]

Thankyou I made this and it was delicious. Love buttercream so that made it even better. Lovely light fluffy sponge. I'm about to make it again tomorrow.

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

Perfect directions! I am looking forward to making my first one soon! Thank you for taking the time to record this.

[@luvwings]

Best Victoria sponge recipe I’ve seen yet. I’ve watched 4 others. This is best thanks. It’s beautiful too. I just have to convert it to cups. Am in US

[@troopersemakula]

Thank you so much, best instructions out of all the clips I found on you tube, explained things down to a T, great tips too, I'm now waiting for mine to come out the oven, simple, can't wait for my work mates to sample my baking,

[@WhatsForTea]

Aw brilliant Adam :) Let me know how it goes!

[@lydiamashcka4362]

I buy that same jelly here in San Diego California, it is so yummy, all of their flavors are so good.

[@ejd128]

Wonderful video! You are so great to share the details and measurements. I needed some good instructions on the buttercream and your video saved me! Thank you from Chicago!

[@resnauddin2104]

Such an amazing recipe. Just put it in the oven hoping it turns out like yours. Love your vids! Xx

[@stormwoodward8452]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe, family said it was one of the best sponges they’ve had!

[@WhatsForTea]

Oh fab! So pleased to hear that Storm :)

[@hussainanoordeen5754]

I adore your accent. Its warm and loving.

[@jennigee51]

This has just been recommended to me, it looks fantastic! And my goodness so deep, I never got my sponges that deep Cheryl!

[@gillgreen3446]

One of the oldest uk cakes and always a favourite you can do so much with it. Nice to see it done from start to finish and weighing the eggs as they can vary so much.

[@adrianekelly2966]

Thanks so much. I feel as though I'm with you in your kitchen. Your voice reminds me of the Scottish Granny on KZbin, reading books to Baby Archie as he grows. Her reading of The Wonky Donkey had her in stitches, overcome with laughter. It would be so lovely to visit with sweethearts who share the good things in life on KZbin, and have tea and a lovely dessert together. In a perfect world...a pear-fect wurld😊😋😘

[@WhatsForTea]

I'll need to look that up Adriane :) Thanks for popping by x

[@annsidbrant7616]

Thanks, I love the fact that you used butter cream instead of whipped cream for your Victoria sponge. And your butter cream sure seemed mouth-wateringly delicious! I love the little pinch of salt in there! I'd like to add that I much enjoy hearing you speak your nice Scottish accent! 😃

[@KKG51]

I remember my mother making her buttercream frosting and it was pretty much just the butter and powdered sugar and the vanilla. Once she added a bit of orange extract to it because it was an orange layer cake mix and oh boy was that one ever wonderful!

[@CatherinesPlates]

That butter cream looks so delicious. I enjoyed your show. 😊

[@GolDreadLocks]

I did not picture the outcome looking as it did when I saw the ingredients! This cake reminds me of those jelly filled donuts with the whipped cream inside, soooo yummy! I am making mine with lemon curd, and the next one with blueberries! Thank you so much! a tip if you want to make the buttercream totally white, I use a clear vanilla instead of the dark, -it makes a whiter white! 👍 👌 👏 🎂

[@dalainebloom4505]

Thank You again, Cheryl, You make this look so easy and Delicious!!! I really always love the posts of Your Beautiful Scotland!!! Such a Beautiful Country. God Bless You. I am looking forward to trying this one out. 😊👍🏼👋🏼

[@rocklasagna1843]

Lovely, i will give it a try.. my mother in law is on her own in this quarentine, i’ll drop this lovely cake to ger tea

[@georgiecastilla28]

One of my favorite desserts ever. Yours is beautiful!!!

[@atu6089]

Enjoyed the video, thank you for your time and detailed recipes. Happy baking

[@shannonnava]

I wish KZbin had a LOVE button! ❤️ Thank you.

[@WhatsForTea]

That's very kind of you Shannon :)

[@rader813]

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[@rosieo6432]

That looks fabulous! Simply mouth-watering! Thumbs up!

[@WhatsForTea]

Really nice with some custard too Rosie! :)

[@rosieo6432]

Oh, my! That sounds delicious! I'd have to say eeny, meeny, miny, moe to help me decide which one to have :-D

[@swatisingh8399]

Love that you are so grounded and your accent is so nice to hear

[@Shining-Star-]

Thanks for the recipe doll! Just tried your recipe and I agree the Raspberry Jam is sooo much better! I have never added milk to the butter cream filling before but it was easier to dollop on and less like cement mix. I actually added the Vanilla to the Sponge mix by mistake a tablesppon made no difference. Ireduced the Caster Sugar by 100g and it was still delicious too. Talk about creative inspiration. It's a fool proof cake ta da. 🤭🤣🤣🤣🌻🌼🍀🍸🍸💕💕

[@celestialskye1]

Gosh, that looks so good! I must try this, we just don't have this out here in the west California. Thank you for sharing! 🌹

[@WhatsForTea]

Hiya :) It's a British classic....super easy to make. Califirnia? Wow....that must be wonderul x

[@donnnastephens2492]

Beautiful…can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. North Augusta, SC USA

[@MachrinasKitchen]

OHHHH YUMMMM. Loved this recipe video. Reminds me of my childhood.

[@tingeling5663]

This is so soothing to listen to

[@fionamasson9629]

Love Victoria sponge cake 😋 love ur weighing scales ...how cute 🍰

[@WhatsForTea]

It's a wee set of Mason Cash scales....I'm needing a new set actually :) They're not as accurate as they once were....ta for popping over x

[@pamz7531]

I did it! It came out great! I am going to do it again as soon as a round up a few friends to help me eat it.

[@katiehass4666]

Great video! My daughter wants to have a tea party and I am going to make this for it. Thank you

[@WhatLuceDoes]

Ooh this looks so yummy!! One of my fave cakes x

[@WhatsForTea]

It's a wee cheeky classic Lucy :) I'm not allowed cakes just now so I make them and feed them to everyone else instead :) tee-hee. I'm sending something to Michelle for you....next few days x

[@wd4604]

Yummy! Very difficult to get a good or often any Victoria Sponge in the States. Yours looks fabulous!

[@WhatsForTea]

Super simple cake to make Wendy...I'm quite new to baking and it comes out well (most of the time!) lol :) Thanks for stopping by x

[@Th3Siam]

Are they not in the shops there?

[@wd4604]

@@Th3Siam Unfortunately not. I would have to find a British speciality store or bakery.

[@มุกดาสินสมบัติ]

I'm going to make this very soon. Look amazing

[@EnglishTutorNeetu]

Lovely recipe thankyou. Do you think this cake would work if I used egg replacer instead of the eggs as I have an egg allergic child?

[@1904say]

Thanks for another lovely video & recipe. I will be making this just as you did with the Butter cream. Yum !

[@lisaculbertson863]

Recipe looks very similar to a pound cake. Cake looks really good. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe.

[@littlemisskate4254]

What should great video? I absolutely love making Victoria sponge cakes the classic way of making it is you only put jam in the middle raspberry jam or strawberry jam that’s how the Victoria sponge or Victoria sandwich is made. I cannot remember who decided to put cream in the middle or buttercream, but when I make it, I just leave it with some clean jam in the middle. But a very good video.

[@theresalee9392]

Beautiful!!! 🎄Have a happy holiday and the best to you in the New Year! ❤️

[@davidmackay6879]

So clear and simple. I learnt a lot. Thanks

[@kabookie-]

My son is picking up what we need so my daughter-in-law and I can make it tomorrow. I've never made a sponge from scratch before. It looks like time and patience is key. I'll be sure to get a picture for you!

[@WhatsForTea]

Hiya Becky :) Yep....just needs a little time & love :) Have a fab day x

[@debmelton6422]

Just beautiful and not hard to make either! I think it looks delicious!! Your scales are so cute. Can't wait to try it. Hope your having a great weekend. Hugs from Colorado. Deb :-)

[@WhatsForTea]

Hi Deb :) Yes, it's really easy to make...well worth taking the time over! World of diffrence between home made and store bought, mass produced cakes x

[@craigtrigg4288]

great video love baking and making cakes and scones

[@ogeoge7187]

Thank you for the recipe, can I use simple syrup on it as I will be putting some in the fridge?

[@WhatsForTea]

Yes of course :) It will keep the sponge nice and moist. Thanks for watching

[@AidaJof]

I love it. Now, if only I were not on a diet ... I will make this to celebrate my weight loss. Thank you for posting :)

[@pluto5746]

Hi thank your easy recipe. However I was wondering if I use self-raising flour why do I need extra baking powder.

[@jakubgadzala7474]

I super wish you more and more view counts on youtube! Nice classic, super well done. Subscribed and hit the bell :)

[@WhatsForTea]

Aw that's very kind Jakub :) Thanks for stopping by x

[@susyshepard320]

I make a Victoria sponge just for me using 1 egg and 50 grams of each baked in a small Wilton cake pan. That way I don't eat too much and I use raspberry jam too. 🎂

[@patrickstanley8655]

Thank you for putting the weight of the eggs all I had were large, turns out 3 large same as 4 med I am going to try this sponge for desert tonight. Stay well

[@lindaj5492]

Same here - useful to know!

[@thegoodnancy1053]

Thank you for making easy to follow your recipes. Your jokes are funny and all your videos are so welcoming, thank you

[@joannesmith3991]

for anyone whos wondering why its called a victoria sponge , queen victoria used to have cake and tea around early lunch time hence its name the victoria sponge cake

[@bevheine6622]

I did everything exactly as you said, looked perfect going in, but sank in the middle while it was in the oven, which I've never experienced before. I have a fan oven, so I set it to 160, which is what I bake all my cakes at. Could that gave been the problem🤔?

[@WhatsForTea]

Oh no :( That's a shame. I really don't know Bev...I'm not a baker so I wouldn't know what to offer as a possible solution. I have a gas oven and am a bit unsure about electric x

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

Hi Bev did you open your oven door (even for a second) during the baking process, particularly in the first quarter of an hour? The sudden drop in temperature will cause your cake to drop in the middle. Best wishes

[@bevheine6622]

@@elizabethmullhall8226 Hello, thanks for replying. No, I didn't. I've been baking for years, so I know not to do that. I made a second one, again following the instructions to the letter, and it did it again! I have two ovens exactly the same, and for the second one, I used the other oven - so it couldn't be the oven. Stubborn woman that I am, the next day I tried again, but this time I threw everything in the Kitchenaid and mixed only until it was just combined, then threw it in the oven (I was cross) - it came out perfect! The only thing I can think of is that the Kitchenaid mixers are quite powerful, and the extended mixing put too much air in it, which rose and then collapsed - twice! I cant think of anything else. I even bought two new oven thermometers, to make sure that they're really at the temperature they're showing, and both are.

[@elizabethmullhall8226]

@@bevheine6622 More power to you Bev! I'd say you cracked tbe problem as it sounds totally logical. Stay safe 👍

[@sdkemm]

Just found your channel. Making this cake today. From Kentucky, USA

[@carinagraca3968]

Looks so delicious, I have to give it a try. Thank you

[@shishkebab5306]

Looks lovely, very light.

[@ilovecats1472]

Looks really nice and I'm going make one. Just wondering what size tins best use.

[@middj8067]

Love this thank you x

[@chelseastar2018]

Thankyou!!! Beautiful cake 🥳

[@Ann-yx4fx]

Love your video and you made it sound so simple thank you

[@Summerrose400]

Looks so tasty thank you for sharing your recipes

[@colin101981]

You make this so accessible, thanks for sharing 😊

[@amilikestea433]

My mom is allergic to strawberries so I decorated it with raspberries. Also seem to make sense since I used raspberry jam. Little late for tea and cake so I havent tried it. Hope it tastes as good as it looks. I was a little worried about it looking plain but a snow sprinkle of powder sugar did wonders!

[@lindaj5492]

Glad your mum can still have raspberries! Have you ever tried using a decorative paper doily as a mask for the powdered sugar sprinkling? Or even make your own paper cut-outs!

[@jakilevi3027]

Thanks a lot.great recipe..really well explained!!

[@aminabegum3918]

Lovely Victoria sponge cake x

[@angelacoulson2364]

Wonderful recipe

[@peach3611]

Always wanted to know how to bake this cake. Thank You and it looks soooo good, I want a bite. Like that mixer it looks compact. Looking for a small mixer.

[@wendymaddock7705]

Looks yumie 😊

[@lindaforrester464]

Your commentary is great and very natural and nice carry on the good clips

[@srvuk]

Cover the top an sides with buttercream and decorate with Cadbury buttons and hundreds and thousands sprinkles to make it an out of body experience.

[@deekay991]

What a lovely recipe... Thank you for sharing. If you could also share the model and name of your stand mixer.. It would be great

[@lindaj5492]

1:56 Always check the fruit to sugar ratio - Bon Maman has a high fruit content compared to most others, which is why it’s so tasty.

[@jrtjohn1]

Hi Cheryl I made this today.well I tried everything went fine until adding the eggs. Was turning out very wet. Any idea to where I have gone wrong. Done it to the video. Maybe mixer to high Please help Regards John

[@dorothykelly8924]

Lovely

[@leighrn3072]

I’m slavoring. Looks amazing!

[@lindaforrester464]

The beast part is liking the bowl it's a child thing

[@karendyba5213]

Looks lovely

[@joyanngoddard2033]

Looks fabulous

[@lfcwilson]

Wee bit confused with the Vanilla as we don't see you add it. It is written twice in the ingredients list At the start of the video it says its for the buttercream and in a previous comment you said add it to the cake mix? please help confirm :)

[@areejazhar8883]

Which temperature is best for electric oven and which settin is best for electric oven?

[@LucaScarpellini3d]

God save the Cake and the cooker :) I will try soon this recipe for a garden tea party. Greetings from Italy.

[@WhatsForTea]

Ciao Luca :) Thanks for stopping by x

[@LucaScarpellini3d]

@@WhatsForTea It's been a pleasure :) I will keep you updated.

[@patriciagimay9195]

Lovely bake. Bravo. Is there a reason just for adding the cream in a circle and not all over the sponge. Thanking you

[@WhatsForTea]

Hi Patricia :) I just do it this way because the butter cream is incredibly sweet....and I feel it's a little too much sweetness to cover the entire thing :) Thanks for popping over x

[@Sunshine-jk9jq]

Excellent video as always

[@karenreaves4098]

It is lovely.

[@r8chlletters]

I always wonder why you don’t put the cream all the way across the cake?

[@CookingWithBajiKhalida70]

Hi I am ur new subscriber from UK Beautiful recipe ❤️❤️❤️

[@cestlavie6418]

What's the best substitute for self raising flour?

[@karentemplesnow8960]

I just followed your recipe and it came out beautifully! Thank you so much for the video. My friend will enjoy it for tea tomorrow. By the way. I made the cake batter and the buttercream in a food processor with the dough hook and it worked perfectly. xx

[@winstonfletcher5295]

how much flour do i leave out to make it a chocolate cake