Victoria sponge cake

Victoria sponge cake is a classic British two-layer sponge sandwich filled with jam and cream or buttercream. It typically uses equal weights of flour, sugar, butter, and eggs, creating a light, tender crumb. The cake is named after Queen Victoria, who reportedly enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the eggs and flour. A standard slice provides roughly 350-450 calories, along with some iron from the flour and small amounts of calcium if dairy is used in the filling.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin D	0.5 µg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The cake's simple, equal-ratio recipe made it a symbol of accessible home baking in Victorian Britain. Its traditional presentation with a 'dusting' of powdered sugar on top is meant to resemble the lace on Queen Victoria's dress.