the Victorian sponge is one normally two slices of cake sandwiched together but i decided to give it a face lift. Victoria sponge gets its name because it was a favourite of queen Victoria, so i made it fit for a queen, with two tiers and rose petals and fresh raspberries.
recipe
285g unsalted butter (1 and 1/4 cups)
285g caster sugar (1 and 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp)
5 eggs
285g plain flour approx 2 and 1/4 cups)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
line four tins (two 9 inch and two 11 inch),
preheat the oven 180c
cream the butter and sugar together until thick and pale, about 3 minutes,
then add the eggs one at a time, make sure each one is Incorporated before adding the next, then add the vanilla extract,
sift in the flour and baking powder and fold in with a spatula.
pour into prepaired tins and bake for 20 minutes for the smaller ones and the larger ones may need a little longer.
cool on a wire rack
to fill the cakes whip 400ml double cream with 3 tbsp icing sugar until almost stiff,
starting with the largest layers,
spread jam on to a layer of sponge and add the cream on top, level out and add the next layer, then add two cake dowels and do the same with the smaller cake and add on top,
sift over icing sugar and decorate with raspberries and candied rose petals.
to candy the rose petals, brush each petal with egg white and dip in caster sugar, leave to harden.
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nice vintage-y cake!
Like always amazing!!I simply love your recipes and photos!!! =)
It looks so beautiful! *O*
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Uhmigawd – you did it again.
Queen Vicky would be pleased and proud to be served this award winning creation.
When are you going to publish a picture cook book? Seriously you need to soon.
WOW.
Wow ( again !! ) this is gorgeous- I always end up clicking your pictures when I am "partying" just so much eye candy to enjoy – thank you for sharing Amiee
Aimee, you make the prettiest things. I love visiting your site – there is always something special waiting for me. This cake is stunning – a sort of rococo victoria sponge extravaganza. Beautiful.
What a beautiful cake:)so lovely,
seen it on Carolynshomework.
Have a great day.
Gorgeous! This is really a show-stopper and (almost) too pretty to eat! I have a friend who lives in Exeter; I love your part of the UK. Popping over from Homework.
Hi Aimee, this is a fabulous cake! I looove all about it! Thanks for sharing!
Have a fabulous day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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Mmmm, this looks so lovely, may have to make it for myself for a Mother's Day cake! Or see if my 11 year old wants to give it a go! He really enjoys cooking and baking. Your blog is beautiful, I am new to it and look forward to perusing it!
This is such a pretty cake! Love your photography!
Just gorgeous and I'm sure equally delicious! Your photography is amazing. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
Blessings, Deborah
FABULEUX!!!!!!!!!
That is a gorgeous cake!
Aimee – I featured this gorgeous cake. You continue to constantly amaze and inspire me. xxoo Thank you for sharing on homework.
Yes, it truly looks fit for a queen! Amazing!