Gluten-free Victoria Sponge Cake
This Gluten-free Victoria Sponge Cake is my take on The original Victoria sponge cake that was named after Queen Victoria in the UK, who ate a slice of sponge cake with her afternoon tea. It is usually called simply sponge cake. … The jam and cream are between two sponge cakes; the top of the cake is not iced or decorated.
Gluten-free Victoria Sponge Cake
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portions
Calories per Serving 259
Ingredients
- 225 g sugar caster
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 225 g butter unsalted, cubed and well-softened, plus extra for greasing
- 250 g flour gluten-free white self-raising
- 1 tsp baking powder gluten-free
- 125 g jam raspberry, strawberry and blackcurrant all work well
- 1 tbsp icing sugar sifted
DISCLAIMER
I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5. Butter two 20cm/8in loose-based sandwich tins and line the bases with circles of baking paper.
- Beat the sugar, eggs and vanilla until very pale, smooth and thick. It’s best to do this with electric beaters or a food mixer for around 5 minutes: the whisk should leave a thin trail of batter when lifted from the bowl.
- Add the butter, flour and baking powder and beat together for 1–2 minutes more until smooth.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and smooth the surface. Bake on the same shelf in the centre of the oven for 20–22 minutes, or until well risen, golden-brown and just beginning to shrink back from the sides of the tin.
- Remove the tins from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes before turning out on to a wire rack. Peel off the baking paper and leave to cool completely.
- Place one of the sponges on a plate or cake stand. Stir the jam to loosen and spoon onto the cake. Spread almost all the way to the edges. Sandwich the cakes together and dust with sifted icing sugar.
Mt Paul's Tips
Soften the cubed butter for at least an hour at room temperature or very gently in the microwave, taking care not to melt it.
Soften the cubed butter for at least an hour at room temperature or very gently in the microwave, taking care not to melt it.
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Category: Baking, British, Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits, Cuisine, Recipes, Teatime Treats, Snacks, Party Food
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haven’t tried this but will soon, thankyou