Easy & Elegant

Victoria Sponge Cupcakes Recipe

By An Edible Mosaic

These are as easy to make as cupcakes, and you can customize them! See the full recipe for details.

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Step 1

Use a handheld electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, continuing to beat until the mixture turns pale yellow and thickens.

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Step 2

Beat in the dry ingredients just until combined, being careful not to over-mix. (The batter will be thick.)

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Step 3

Divide the batter between the prepared muffin wells, evening out the tops with a spoon as best you can. Bake until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.

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Step 4

While the cakes are cooking, make the buttercream filling.

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Step 5

Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally. Dollop or pipe the buttercream onto the cut side of each cake.

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Step 6

Spoon or pipe about 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam on top of the buttercream on each cake.

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Step 7

Place the top of each cake sandwich on top. Dust the tops with powdered sugar.

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Golden, buttery cakes sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam.