Making mini Victoria sponge cakes is perfect for the summer months, whether heading on a picnic or hosting a BBQ. Mary’s recipe takes no time at all and makes 12 mini cakes.

Rediscover the joy of British baking with Jane Dunn’s classic recipes – including Battenberg, Jammie Dodgers and mini ...

Directions Place washed strawberries into a large, heavy pot and mash with a potato masher. Add sugar and lemon juice and stir well. Bring to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat, stirring ...

A lucky 3-year-old boy in Dorset, UK, got for his birthday the world's largest Victoria sponge cake, weighing over 300 kg. It took the invention of baking powder to make such rich, buttery cakes ...

So, yeah, when I came upon this Victoria Sponge Cake concoction at allrecipes.com, it seemed an appropriate choice for his send off. It is said to have been a favorite for Queen Victoria at tea time.

Victoria Sponge Cake 1 cup granulated sugar 1 orange, zest and juice 1 cup salted butter, cubed 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 1/2 tsp baking powder ...

I've had a few cakes from Asda before and they've ended up being quite dry, but not this time. The Victoria sponge from Asda was relatively small in size, but that didn't bother me too much.