Delicious Lemon Drizzle Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

April 03, 2023 Post a Comment

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Victoria sponge cake is one of the most classic and timeless cakes in the baking world. It makes a great afternoon tea treat or dessert cake for any occasion. The combination of a light and fluffy sponge cake, creamy buttercream filling, and tangy lemon drizzle is an unbeatable combination. So why not give it a try with this easy and delicious lemon drizzle Victoria sponge cake recipe!

Ingredients

200g caster sugar
200g butter, softened
4 eggs
200g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons icing sugar
100g butter, softened
200g icing sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking parchment.

Step 2: Prepare the cake batter

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of the self-raising flour after each one. Add the remaining flour, baking powder and milk and fold everything together until you have a smooth cake batter.

Step 3: Bake the cakes

Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared tins and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre of each cake comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the buttercream filling

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla essence until combined.

Step 5: Assemble the cake

Place one of the cooled cakes on a serving plate. Spread the buttercream over the top and place the other cake on top.

Step 6: Make the lemon drizzle

In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice and icing sugar until you have a thick syrup. Drizzle the syrup over the top of the cake and set aside for the drizzle to set.

Step 7: Serve the cake

Serve the lemon drizzle Victoria sponge cake either on its own or with a dollop of cream or custard for a truly indulgent treat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This lemon drizzle Victoria sponge cake recipe serves 12 people and each slice contains the following nutrition information:

Calories: 326 kcal
Fat: 17.3g
Carbohydrates: 38.5g
Protein: 3.5g
Fibre: 0.7g

This lemon drizzle Victoria sponge cake is a delicious treat that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and the combination of light and fluffy sponge, creamy buttercream filling, and tangy lemon drizzle creates a truly irresistible cake. So why not give it a try with this delicious recipe? You won’t be disappointed!