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Odlums Classic Victoria Sandwich, easy to bake for your mom.

CategoryCakes

Cook Time20 mins

 

What you need:

  • 200g/7oz Odlums Self Raising Flour
  • 200g/7oz Butter (at room temperature)
  • 200g/7oz Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar
  • 1 level teaspoon Odlums Baking Powder
  • 4 Eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Filling

  • 125g/4oz Butter (room temperature)
  • 175g/6oz Icing Sugar
  • Few drops Goodall’s Vanilla Essence (optional)
  • Jar of good quality Raspberry Jam
  • Icing Sugar, for dusting

How to:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease and base line two 18-20cm/7-8″ sandwich tins.
  2. In a large bowl, beat all the cake ingredients together to form a smooth soft batter.
  3. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and smooth the top with back of spoon. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and the cake springs back when pressed.
  4. Turn onto a wire tray or cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
  5. Meanwhile, make the filling by beating the butter until smooth, then gradually beat in the icing sugar. Finally, beat in the vanilla essence, if used.
  6. Spread the buttercream filling over the base of one of the sponges, spread the jam over the other and sandwich the two.
  7. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days.

Classic Victoria Sandwich