Bel, a cook and baking enthusiast with over 700,000 followers on TikTok (@hey.itsbel), believes in the power of simple recipes for maximum impact. One of her favorites is a classic English dessert: the Victoria sponge cake. This recipe uses just five ingredients, making it perfect for baking novices.
Bel emphasizes that the sponge is the best part, and it’s incredibly easy to make. The recipe calls for equal parts of four ingredients: butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. Simply whip the butter until fluffy and then add the remaining ingredients, ensuring the batter is well-combined but not overmixed. The key is to achieve a “dropping consistency” – not too runny.
The cake is then baked in two 8-inch tins, lined with parchment paper, until golden brown and pulling away from the edges. While the cake cools, you prepare the buttercream, which is simply butter, icing sugar, and a little milk. The buttercream should be fluffy and light in color.
The final touch is the filling: a generous layer of raspberry jam, followed by the buttercream. Bel recommends spreading the jam to the edges for a visually appealing final product.
This simple, yet delicious, recipe is a testament to the fact that sometimes the best things in life are the simplest.
For the full recipe and step-by-step instructions, visit @hey.itsbel on TikTok.
