Mary Berry Victoria Sponge

ALL-IN-ONE SPONGE CAKE

Most sponge cake recipes require you to beat the butter and sugar together first before adding the other ingredients. 

With the all-in-one method you simply measure all the ingredients together in a large bowl and then beat them together to make the batter. 

It literally takes five minutes and the recipe is foolproof provided you use baking spread (such as Stork) and room temperature eggs. 

There’s no danger of overbeating the batter and ending up with a dense cake and no fear of the batter curdling. Truly the best recipe for newbie bakers!

Why This Recipe Works

• SUPER EASY – even a child can make this easy Victoria sponge! 
• JUST SIX INGREDIENTS – self raising flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, butter and vanilla.
• SUPERB RESULTS – A fluffy sponge with tender buttery crumb that tastes amazing sandwiched with freshly whipped cream or buttercream and jam.

HOW TO MAKE MARY BERRY’S VICTORIA SPONGE

1. In order for this one bowl recipe to work can use Stork (straight from the fridge) or room temperature unsalted butter. The eggs should be room temperature as well so that the ingredients blend well together. 
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°F). Mist two 8 inch cake tins with cake release and line the bottoms with baking paper.
3. Measure the self raising flour, sugar and baking powder into your mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and beat together with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until the batter is smooth. Use a spatula to wipe the sides and bottom of your bowl halfway through.

4. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake until golden. Cool on a wire rack before adding any frosting. 
5. Make the vanilla buttercream. Add all the frosting ingredients to a bowl (remember to use softened butter NOT Stork for the buttercream) and beat together until the frosting is smooth and holds peaks. 

6. Pipe or spread the buttercream over the bottom cake layer and spoon a generous amount of jam over it. Cover with the second layer, pressing it down slightly and dust with icing sugar.

7. If you like, you can decorate your Victoria sponge with fresh strawberries or other seasonal fruit instead of leaving it plain. Just bear in mind that fresh fruit can spoil, so only do this if you are serving the cake straight away.

RECIPE TIPS

• Make sure your self raising flour and baking powder are fresh. If the ingredients are past their use-by date your cake won’t rise properly.
• Use room temperature ingredients. To soften butter in a hurry, cut it into small cubes and use the defrost setting on the microwave for a few seconds to soften. Do not melt the butter though – that will cause your cake to taste greasy.
• An exception to the room temperature rule: you CAN use Stork baking spread straight from the fridge.
• If you can’t find self raising flour then use plain flour and add 2 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
• The cake layers can be made up to a day in advance. Wrap them well once they have cooled down and store in an airtight container. 
• Baking the cake at a slightly lower temperature ensure it rises evenly and doesn’t need levelling before sandwiching the layers together.
• Always trust the toothpick test and checking the cake is springy to the touch for doneness as oven temperatures can vary.
• I have provided the measurements in both grams and cups. Using a digital scale and measuring spoons is my preferred method as it is more accurate.

How to Store Victoria Sponge Cake

Store this cake in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature. Storing the cake in the fridge will make it go stale. If you have used fresh whipped cream instead of buttercream to sandwich the cake then you must serve it all at once or keep it in the fridge. 

Can you freeze Victoria sponge?

You can freeze the sponge layers without the frosting. Wrap well with clingfilm and foil and freeze for up to three months. Let the cake thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before frosting and serving.

HAVE YOU MADE MARY BERRY’S VICTORIA SPONGE RECIPE? Thanks so much for joining me on this baking adventure! Mary Berry’s all‑in‑one Victoria Sponge is what I call a hero bake—simple, elegant, and packed with nostalgia. Whether you’re whipping it up for a cozy tea break, a Mother’s Day treat, or just because, this classic British bake always delivers. 💛

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