Butterscotch Victoria Sponge
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist sponge cake filled with rich butterscotch and topped with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 250 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 200 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 4 egglarge eggs(null)
- 100 mlbuttermilk(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 150 glight brown soft sugar(diced)
- 200 mlheavy cream(whipped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure the cakes release from the pans, make sure they are well-greased and cooled slightly.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
Tip: Whisking the eggs well helps to incorporate air and results in a lighter cake.
- 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Overmixing can result in a dense cake.
- 4
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: To ensure the cakes bake evenly, make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, as this can cause the cakes to dry out.
- 6
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This helps the cakes to retain their moisture.
- 7
To make the butterscotch filling, melt the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: This helps to thicken the filling and develop the butterscotch flavor.
- 9
Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream until well combined.
Tip: Whisking the cream into the filling helps to smooth out the texture.
- 10
To assemble the cake, place one of the cooled cakes on a serving plate and spread the butterscotch filling over the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the filling evenly.
- 11
Top with the second cake and dust with the melted butter.
Tip: This helps to create a smooth, even surface.
- 12
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread over the top of the cake.
Tip: Whipped cream adds a light and airy texture to the cake.
- 13
Decorate with additional whipped cream and butterscotch, if desired.
Tip: This adds a professional touch to the cake.
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