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Sweet British classics with a twist

Victoria sandwiches

Makes 8

Don’t be fooled – these adorable cakes might look like sandwiches, but they are, in fact, a classic Victoria sponge cake with fresh cream and jam

You will need

225g butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
225g self-raising flour
¼tsp vanilla bean paste
200ml double cream, lightly whipped
150g jam, we used raspberry
20cm x 20cm square tin (8cm depth), greased and lined

How to do it

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