Victoria Sponge
By LilyLoretta
@LilyBeBack (1994)
United Kingdom
October 19, 2017 9:07am CST
I baked a cake last night, it turned out well which was a surprise. I've never baked anything before so I didn't have high hopes 
It's absolutely huge though, I didn't realise how big it was going to be, it made me laugh once I'd put it together
I had a giant slice and went to bed feeling sick, I've given some to my parents today and failed to palm some of it off on my aunty as she's on a diet (which I should also be 
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I think I'll make a chocolate cake tonight 
It's absolutely huge though, I didn't realise how big it was going to be, it made me laugh once I'd put it together
I had a giant slice and went to bed feeling sick, I've given some to my parents today and failed to palm some of it off on my aunty as she's on a diet (which I should also be )
I think I'll make a chocolate cake tonight 9 people like this
11 responses
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
Looks good
I haven't done any cake making for years although I wasn't bad back in the day.
I'm currently perfecting my omelette cooking as the chef didn't turn up for breakfast service the other day so I had to do it for an hour or so (80+ people) and I can't do them in the pans at work
Have you ever made a quiche?...that's what I want to try next.
I haven't done any cake making for years although I wasn't bad back in the day.
I'm currently perfecting my omelette cooking as the chef didn't turn up for breakfast service the other day so I had to do it for an hour or so (80+ people) and I can't do them in the pans at work
Have you ever made a quiche?...that's what I want to try next.4 people like this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
I love omelettes They make me greedy though and I end up putting far too many eggs in one just for myself :')
I haven't but my mam and sister both have, I never liked quiche my whole life and then one day I decided to try one that my mam made and I did like it. Turns out I just didn't like shop bought quiche 
They make me greedy though and I end up putting far too many eggs in one just for myself :')
I haven't but my mam and sister both have, I never liked quiche my whole life and then one day I decided to try one that my mam made and I did like it. Turns out I just didn't like shop bought quiche 3 people like this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
@Mike197602 I use four eggs and have it on toast :')
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
@LilyBeBack At work it's three eggs...I normally do six eggers for myself with a lot of cheese
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Oct 17
I made a cheesecake last night. Lol. I'm sure by the time I get home from work tonight it will be gone..
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
I'll have time try that at some point, I love cheesecake!
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Oct 17
@LilyBeBack i make it about once a month
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
19 Oct 17
Oh don`t worry about the left over, You can give it to me 
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
I'd gladly send it if it would survive the journey
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@topffer (42156)
• France
19 Oct 17
It looks perfect
. Like my grandmother was telling "there are only good things in it, so you should not feel sick".
I am bad for pastries, and I make only a few simple cakes and tarts. Trying a new pastry might turn to a disaster (when I tried to do a bavarois, the end result was more looking like an île flottante
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. Like my grandmother was telling "there are only good things in it, so you should not feel sick".
I am bad for pastries, and I make only a few simple cakes and tarts. Trying a new pastry might turn to a disaster (when I tried to do a bavarois, the end result was more looking like an île flottante).2 people like this
@topffer (42156)
• France
19 Oct 17
@LilyBeBack My grandmother had often funny expressions.
Sorry, I had a look but I did not found an English name for these desserts.
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Sorry, I had a look but I did not found an English name for these desserts.2 people like this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
@topffer From the pictures online I recognise one variation of bavarois as something I've had on holidays in Spain, but the other one is something I've never seen before! Sounds nice though
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
19 Oct 17
I wish I were there Lily..I would have a big slice of it..it looks so delish..I love the Victorias...one of my favs..Looks you did a lovely job on it.
Did Leonard have some?
Did Leonard have some?2 people like this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
Leonard's not a fan of cake, which is good I suppose He likes vegetables and fruit. And biscuits
He likes vegetables and fruit. And biscuits 1 person likes this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
@TiarasOceanView I've always loved black forest gateau My mam used to get me one every year for my birthday when I was little because we couldn't afford them usually and she didn't dare try to make one herself back then
Me and Leonard are feeling back to normal now, thanks Unfortunately my mam and my sister both got it but my sister was well enough to go back to work today and my mam feels a lot better today but she just feels weak now because she's still got no appetite. She said she'll be alright though cos it's not like she's wasting away
My mam used to get me one every year for my birthday when I was little because we couldn't afford them usually and she didn't dare try to make one herself back then
Me and Leonard are feeling back to normal now, thanks Unfortunately my mam and my sister both got it but my sister was well enough to go back to work today and my mam feels a lot better today but she just feels weak now because she's still got no appetite. She said she'll be alright though cos it's not like she's wasting away 1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
19 Oct 17
@LilyBeBack Oh thats good..how is everyone feeling over the virus yet?
This site is a killer site for cakes..vintage cake recipes..you might like
As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married, my mother gave me a copy and I hope to someday pass it down to my children. —Stephanie Travis, Fallon, Nevada
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
I did double that No wonder it was so big
No wonder it was so big 1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6083)
• United Kingdom
20 Oct 17
Did you know I was coming?
I love cake and Victoria sponge is one of my favourites. How did that chocolate cake turn out?
I love cake and Victoria sponge is one of my favourites. How did that chocolate cake turn out?1 person likes this
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
20 Oct 17
I didn’t end up having the time yesterday, so I'm guna do it today instead I'll post when it's finished...
I'll post when it's finished...
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
My husband has fond memories of his grandmother making this particular cake... apparently the woman was amazing when it came to baking!!
@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
27 Apr 18
I was pleased that I was able to bake so well and I wanted to do it again
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Oct 17
I will take a slice of chocolate cake.
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@LilyBeBack (1994)
• United Kingdom
19 Oct 17
OK I'll throw and you be ready to catch 
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