Ingredients:
- 200g (7oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 200g (7oz) caster sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 200g (7oz) self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Strawberry jam (for filling)
- Icing sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Air Fryer:
- 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!
