Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for about 5 minutes. Grease a cake pan that fits inside your air fryer with butter or cooking spray.
Mix the Batter:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift in the self-raising flour and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
Place the cake pan into the preheated air fryer basket.
Air Fry the Cake:
Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 20-25 minutes. Check the cake at around 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
Cool and Assemble:
Once baked, remove the cake from the air fryer and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Finishing:
Once cooled, spread strawberry jam evenly over one half of the cake.
Place the other half of the cake on top to create a sandwich.
Dust the top of the cake with icing sugar.
Serve:
Slice and serve your delicious Victoria Sponge Cake!
Notes:
Adjust the cooking time slightly based on your air fryer model and size of the cake pan.
You can use other fillings like whipped cream and fresh berries instead of or in addition to the jam.
Enjoy your homemade Victoria Sponge Cake, made with the convenience of an air fryer!
