Queen Victoria loved afternoon tea, so much so that this classic sponge cake was named in her honour. Her reign coincided with the mid-19th century invention of baking powder, a chemical leavening ...

The cake everybody's happy to be served, Victoria sponge cake is a case for less is more, with delicate layers, swirls of jam under a pillow of cream. The classic teatime cake should be light and ...

This video shows how to make a Classic Victoria Sponge Cake — a light, buttery sponge filled with jam and cream. This traditional British bake is simple, elegant, and perfect for birthdays, ...