Victoria Sponge Cake (German Inspired)
A classic British dessert with a German twist, featuring a rich, dark chocolate ganache filling.
Ingredients
- ●120g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)chopped
- ●150g unsalted buttersoftened
- ●200g granulated sugar
- ●4 large eggs
- ●250g all-purpose floursieved
- ●2 tsp baking powder
- ●1 tsp peppery sea saltoptional
- ●1 box victoria sponge cake mixstore-bought or homemade
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then the chopped chocolate.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the dark chocolate ganache over the top.
- 10
Place the second cake layer on top and dust with powdered sugar.
- 11
Cut the cake into wedges and serve.