"A tender vanilla cake, a layer of your favorite berry jam, and a puff of whipped cream make Victoria sponge a British classic...."
INGREDIENTS
•
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for coating the cake pans
•
1 cup granulated sugar
•
2 cups all-purpose or cake flour
•
2 teaspoons baking powder
•
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
•
4 large eggs
•
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water (as needed)
•
2 cups cold heavy cream
•
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
•
1 (10-ounce) jar fruit preserves (any type)