Mary Berry has a Victoria sponge recipe that “really stays moist” thanks to the addition of grated apple. When made according to the chef’s original recipe, this cake serves six to eight people, making it ideal for sharing. This recipe, featured in the book Mary Berry’s Quick Cooking, features a lemon-flavoured cream that “keeps it … Read more
There is no doubt Mary Berry is one of the most respected bakers in the UK, so when she shares a new piece of advice, it is often replicated. The legendary chef has come up with her own substitution for one of the key methods believed to make Victoria sponge cakes lighter and fluffier. And … Read more
Victoria sponge cakes are popular for a number of reasons including being one of the easiest cakes to bake, and one of the tastiest. The cake originated in the mid-1800s when Queen Victoria’s royal chefs served her a sponge sandwich cake filled with jam and cream. It then became fashionable in Victorian England and is … Read more
Victoria sponge cakes, sometimes also known as a Victoria sandwich, are one of the most popular cake options in the UK. They are made up of two vanilla sponges caked together with a thick layer of fresh cream or buttercream and jam in the middle. They are sometimes made with raspberry jam or strawberry jam, … Read more
