Gluten-free Victoria sponge cake

This Gluten-free Victoria sponge cake from Chef Bea is deliciously soft, fluffy and moist. The classic vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam create a perfect sweet centre. It's perfect for any occasion or just a sweet treat, and with chocolate-dipped strawberries it's sure to impress!

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Serves 12-14

Serves 12-14

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Gluten-free

Gluten-free

Ingredients

For the cakes:

  • 225g gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp xanthan gum
  • 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 225g caster sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract

For the filling:

  • 250g unsalted butter, softened
  • 300g icing sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Strawberry or raspberry jam (about 5-6 tbsp)

To decorate (optional):

  • 100g white chocolate, melted
  • Fresh berries

Cooking instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4. Grease and line two round 20cm cake tins with baking paper.
  • Put all the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat together (with an electric whisk or by hand) until fully combined and smooth.
  • Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown in colour and springy to the touch.
  • Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the buttercream, beat the butter for 2 minutes with an electric whisk or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until smooth and glossy, then beat in the vanilla.
  • Spread the buttercream onto the bottom cake then cover with a thick layer of jam. Top with the second sponge.
  • Decorate the top of the cake however you’d like! We used a little leftover buttercream with strawberries dipped in melted white chocolate and raspberries.