Victoria Sponge Cupcakes
Victoria sponge cake is named after Queen Victoria, who was known to enjoy a slice with her afternoon tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Victoria Sponge Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake cases.
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Sift in the self-raising flour and fold it in gently until just combined.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake cases.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
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Once cooled, use a small knife to cut a small well in the center of each cupcake.
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Fill each well with a spoonful of strawberry jam.
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Sift powdered sugar over the top of the cupcakes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 223kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.8g20%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.6g9%
- Sugars 16.5g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
