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Victoria Sponge Cake



What’s a traditional British cake without the classic Victoria Sponge Cake? This cake is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. The Victoria Sponge Cake is a popular dessert in the UK and is a great treat for any occasion. Here we have the ingredients and instructions for this classic recipe.

Ingredients

  • 225g (8oz) butter, softened
  • 225g (8oz) caster sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons jam (flavour of your choice)
  • Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas 4). Grease and line two 18cm (7in) round tins.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat the eggs together in a bowl and gradually add to the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and fold in, adding the milk as you go.
  5. Divide the cake mixture evenly between the two tins and spread out evenly.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and springy to the touch.
  7. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
  8. Spread the jam over one of the sponges, then sandwich the sponges together.
  9. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition



This recipe yields 16 servings. Each serving provides the following nutritional values.

  • Calories: 235
  • Total Fat: 12.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.3g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg
  • Sodium: 146mg
  • Carbohydrates: 28.7g
  • Fiber: 0.7g
  • Sugar: 17.7g
  • Protein: 3.2g

Banoffee Pie



Banoffee Pie is another classic British dessert that’s sure to please. This delicious sweet treat combines bananas, toffee, and cream to create a decadent and indulgent dessert. Here are the ingredients and instructions for this classic recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of digestive biscuits
  • 75g (3oz) butter, melted
  • 397g can of condensed milk
  • 3-4 large bananas
  • 200ml (7fl oz) double cream
  • 50g (2oz) dark chocolate, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas 4). Grease or line a 20cm (8in) round springform cake tin.
  2. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix in the melted butter.
  3. Press the biscuit mixture evenly into the base and sides of the tin.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes and leave to cool.
  5. Pour the condensed milk into a pan and simmer over a low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it has thickened and become toffee-like.
  6. Pour the toffee into the biscuit base and spread out evenly.
  7. Slice the bananas and arrange on top of the toffee.
  8. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks and spread over the top of the bananas.
  9. Sprinkle the grated chocolate over the top and leave to set in the fridge for at least an hour.
  10. Serve chilled.

Nutrition



This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving provides the following nutritional values.

  • Calories: 486
  • Total Fat: 24.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 14.3g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg
  • Sodium: 166mg
  • Carbohydrates: 61.3g
  • Fiber: 2.3g
  • Sugar: 33.9g
  • Protein: 5.2g

Sticky Toffee Pudding



Sticky Toffee Pudding is a British classic that’s sure to hit the spot. This indulgent dessert combines a moist sponge cake with a rich toffee sauce that’s sure to please. Here are the ingredients and instructions for this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

  • 120g (4oz) butter, softened
  • 225g (8oz) soft light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 150g (5oz) dates, chopped
  • 150ml (5fl oz) boiling water
  • For the toffee sauce:
  • 50g (2oz) butter
  • 50g (2oz) soft light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 150ml (5fl oz) double cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, gas 4). Grease and line a 20cm (8in) round cake tin.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat the eggs together in a bowl and gradually add to the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and fold in, adding the milk as you go.
  5. Stir in the chopped dates.
  6. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  8. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
  9. For the toffee sauce, melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together in a pan until melted and combined.
  10. Add the cream and stir until combined.
  11. To serve, cut the pudding into slices, pour over the toffee sauce and serve.

Nutrition



This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving provides the following nutritional values.

  • Calories: 561
  • Total Fat: 26.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 15.9g
  • Cholesterol: 91mg
  • Sodium: 241mg
  • Carbohydrates: 73.2g
  • Fiber: 1.9g
  • Sugar: 43.3g
  • Protein: 5.3g


Traditional British cakes are some of the best desserts in the world. From the classic Victoria Sponge Cake to the indulgent Sticky Toffee Pudding, there’s something for everyone. These recipes are easy to make and require minimal ingredients, so why not give them a try?

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