Victoria Sandwich
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Victoria Sandwich

Is there a more classic tea-time treat than a Victoria sponge? This bank holiday, take your cue from Carr's – whose recipe has to be one of the most straightforward and simple to follow. Just make sure the raspberries are as fresh as possible for maximum flavour.
Serves
1 cake
Total Time
1 Hour
Ingredients
225g of unsalted butter (softened)
225g of caster sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
4 eggs
225g of Carr’s self raising flour
For the filling:
1 punnet of raspberries
175ml of double cream (lightly whipped)
Icing sugar (for dusting)
Method
Step 1

Lightly grease two loose-bottomed 20cm/8in sandwich tins and line the bases with a double layer of non-stick baking parchment.

Step 2

Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC (Fan 160ºC, Gas Mark 4).

Step 3

Place the softened butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl and cream until white and fluffy.

Step 4

Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk. Gradually mix the eggs into the creamed mixture.

Step 5

Sift half the flour, gently fold into the mixture with a metal spoon and repeat until all the flour is completely incorporated.

Step 6

Divide the mixture evenly between the lined sandwich tins and level the surface with the back of a wet spoon or plastic spatula.

Step 7

Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until well risen and golden. The tops of the cakes should spring back when ready.

Step 8

Remove from the tins and allow to cool.

Step 9

Fill with lightly whipped cream and raspberries. Dust the top with icing sugar before serving.

Recipe Courtesy Of Carr’s Flour, you can find out more information on their website. The full range is available to order from their online shop.

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