Victoria Sandwich Cake
"The Victoria Sandwich (named after Queen Victoria) was originally shaped in a long loaf, filled, and cut into fingers or "sandwiches." It has become the quintessential round cake that every English homemaker has had in her repertoire from the time of its royal debut, both the original and, in the decades since, countless versions and incarnations. This is a small everyday cake meant for tea rather than an elaborate celebration. And, because it's made with "self-raising flour," it's an everyday kind of cake to make. (Note the similarity of the ratio of ingredients to pound cake.) You'll find almost this exact recipe for Victoria Sandwich or Sponge in every British baking book...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
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3 extra-large or large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract*
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract*
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1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached Self-Rising Flour
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*Not in the classic recipe, but it improves the flavor.
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about 3/4 cup jam
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2/3 to 3/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
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2 tablespoons simple syrup or the flavored syrup of your choice
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