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Sugar Free Victoria Sponge

A moist, gluten-free, sugar-free Victoria sponge that’s diabetic-friendly and perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 layered cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 351

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 200 g almond flour ground almonds
  • 150 g gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 3 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp psyllium husk
  • 4 large eggs separated, at room temperature
  • 75 g unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 25 ml neutral oil such as light olive or rapeseed
  • 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yoghurt
  • 3 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp milk or dairy-free milk
  • 200 ml double cream cold
  • 140 g strawberry chia seed jam sugar free
  • 100 g fresh strawberries hulled and chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bases of two 7-inch round cake tins with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free self-raising flour, baking powder, and psyllium husk until evenly combined, then set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the egg yolks, melted and cooled butter, neutral oil, Greek yoghurt, vanilla bean paste, and milk, then whisk until smooth and fully emulsified.
  4. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the yolk mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined and no dry patches remain.
  5. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the gluten-free flours and psyllium husk to hydrate.
  6. While the batter rests, place the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and whisk with an electric mixer to soft peaks that gently curl over when the beaters are lifted.
  7. Add about one-third of the whipped egg whites to the batter and fold in gently to loosen the mixture, then fold in the remaining egg whites in 2 additions, using broad, gentle strokes to keep as much air as possible.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins and gently smooth the tops with a spatula without pressing down.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cakes are golden on top and a skewer inserted into the center of each sponge comes out clean.
  10. Remove the tins from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tins for 5 to 10 minutes, then run a thin spatula around the edges and carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once the cakes are fully cool, whip the cold double cream in a clean bowl to soft peaks.
  12. Place one sponge layer on a serving plate, spread the strawberry chia seed jam evenly over the surface, then scatter the chopped strawberries over the jam.
  13. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the strawberries in an even layer, then gently place the second sponge on top, pressing very lightly to sandwich the layers.
  14. Chill the assembled cake for 20 to 30 minutes to help it set before slicing and serving.

Notes

- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot so it does not scramble the egg yolks.
- A completely clean, grease-free bowl is essential for whipping egg whites to proper soft peaks.
- Let the sponges cool fully before adding the cream to prevent the filling from melting and sliding out.
- For neat slices, use a sharp serrated knife and wipe the blade between cuts.