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Eton Mess Victoria Sponge Cake
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Eton Mess Victoria Sponge Cake

A beautiful twist on a British classic, this Eton Mess Victoria Sponge combines soft, fluffy vanilla sponge with bursts of strawberry, light whipped cream, sweet jam, and crunchy meringue. It’s the perfect centrepiece cake for summer gatherings, afternoon tea, or special occasions.

Ingredients

For the sponge:

  • 200 g unsalted butter softened
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp Madagascan Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberry Pieces

For the filling:

  • 300 ml double cream
  • 2–3 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tsp Strawberry Flavour
  • 2 tbsp Freeze Dried Strawberry Pieces
  • 3–4 meringue nests crushed
  • 4 tbsp strawberry jam

Instructions

Preheat & prepare

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan 160°C).
  • Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins.

Make the sponge

  • Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Fold in the self-raising flour, then gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberry pieces.

Bake

  • Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins and level the tops.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and springy to the touch.
  • Allow to cool completely.

Prepare the filling

  • Whip the double cream, icing sugar, and strawberry flavour until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberry pieces.

Assemble the cake

  • Level the tops of the cooled cakes if needed.
  • On one sponge, pipe or spread the cream mixture, then sprinkle over crushed meringue.
  • On the second sponge, spread an even layer of strawberry jam.
  • Carefully sandwich the two halves together.

Decorate

  • Top the cake with more cream, crushed meringue, and freeze-dried strawberry slices.

Serve & enjoy

  • Slice and serve immediately for the perfect mix of soft, creamy, and crunchy textures.

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Just imagine if Eton mess & a Vicky sponge had a baby 🍰🍓 then this is what we have created using lots of honeyberry products such as Madagascan vanilla extract, natural strawberry flavour drops and freeze dried strawberry pieces & slices 🍓✨ - #freezedriedfruit #victoriaspongecake #etonmess

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