This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.A quintessential British dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages, this Victoria Sponge Cake recipe is a classic! Rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge cakes for a simple yet elegant dessert.

You also have the option of making one large cake or turning it into individual mini Victoria Sponge Cakes that are perfect for entertaining and for afternoon tea! For more traditional British desserts be sure to try my Lardy Cake, Treacle Tart, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Spotted Dick, Cornish Fairings, Eccles Cakes and while not a dessert, no can resist these homemade Crumpets! Victoria Sponge Cake: A Brief History Victoria Sponge Cake enjoys a long and fun history.It’s associated with “afternoon tea,” a tradition going back many generations. The origins of afternoon tea trace back to none other than Queen Victoria and Anna the Duchess of Bedford who served as her lady-in-waiting (ie, personal assistant) for 10 years.

During her service to the Queen, Anna discovered that every day around late afternoon she would experience what we now recognize today as carb cravings. (Yes, most of us can relate.) So she started a personal tradition of setting aside that time of day with her servants to enjoy a cup of tea to help wash down a few sweet indulgences to hold her over until dinner. The idea gained popularity (no surprise!) and before long she began invi

Read More