If you watch as much British television as I do, you’ll know how common it is to watch aristocratic families take their tea with a dash of drama and a side of Victoria sponge cake. Now, the British ...

1. Lightly grease the tins and line the bottoms with baking parchment. 2. Combine all the cake ingredients in a large bowl. Beat well for about two minutes until smooth. 3. Divide the mixture between ...

• 6 ounces (1 1/3 cups) self-rising flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 6 ounces ( 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar • 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened • 3 large eggs • 1/2 teaspoon ...

A Victoria sandwich cake is a standby of British culinary arts, foolproof and man-proof. It is a buttery sponge that can be cut into shapes and adapted readily with flavors and frostings. This ...

With another series of The Great British Bake Off coming to our TV screens, many of us will be feeling inspired to pull on our aprons and bake something delicious. From brownies and biscuits, to ...

To try a recipe for Britain's best-known cake, the Victoria Sandwich, click here. There was an elaborate banquet for King William IV's last birthday party at which he famously brought Queen Victoria, ...

The humble Victoria sponge cake, or sandwich cake, commonly consists of vanilla sponge cake with jam and cream or buttercream inside.It was enjoyed by Queen Victoria and remains one of the most ...

Mary Berry’s Victoria sandwich cake recipe makes for the perfect sweet treat to bake for your mum, grandma or auntie this Mother’s Day. With her signature approach, you’ll layer scrumptious cakes ...

I first came across Victoria sponge cake, or Victoria sandwich as some people refer to it, when I was living in the UK. It's an iconic teacake typically served in the afternoon, named after Queen ...

Makes one 7- or 8-inch cake (6 to 8 servings) Traditionally, raspberry jam is used as filling and the cake top is sprinkled with sugar. But lemon curd or whipped cream or buttercream frosting may be ...

Baking is my forte in that I love bread and I eat a lot of pastries. But I’m not a good baker. I make consistently inconsistent cookies, brownies, and cakes, and I’m always nervous about sharing the ...