What is the difference between a Victoria sandwich and sponge cake?
What is the difference between a Victoria sandwich and sponge cake?
The lighter, fluffier Victoria sandwich is usually made up of two sponge cakes, with a layer of jam and fresh whipped or vanilla cream between them, topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, although it can also be a perfect foundation for your favorite buttercream frosting.
Why is my Victoria sponge not light and fluffy?
If your sponge has come out too heavy or dense but cooked through, this could be due to under-mixing. Mixing is an important step in incorporating lots of air so that the sponge becomes light and fluffy. It could also be due to the fact that there weren’t enough raising agents used.
Why isn’t my Victoria sponge light and fluffy?
Can I use bicarbonate of soda instead of baking powder?
Bicarbonate of soda is much more powerful than baking powder, so it is recommended that you use around 1/4 the amount of bicarbonate of soda when using it to replace baking powder (eg. if the recipe calls for 2tsp. baking powder, use 1/2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda).
Can I use plain flour instead of self raising for sponge cake?
No. If your recipe asks for plain or self-raising flour, it is important to remember that these two ingredients are not interchangeable and you should use the flour recommended in the recipe along with any raising agents, such as baking powder or bicarbonate of soda.
Why did my Victoria Sponge not rise?
If there is too little raising agent, or it is out of date, there won’t be enough gas for a rise. Maybe my oven is too hot? Rising happens during the first two thirds of the baking time, this is followed by setting. If it is too hot then the outside will set before all the gas has expanded and the cake will not rise.
How do I get my Victoria sponge to rise?
Add a leavening agent to the flour. Most cakes will call for a leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda. These create the bubbles you need for the cake to rise. If the flour you use is self-raising, it already has a leavening agent in it.