I now it sounds a little weird, especially from someone who writes a baking blog. But I have a little confession to make….. I don’t often make cakes!!! Not in the traditional sense anyway. I love tray-bakes, hey who doesn’t so simple and yummy. Loaf cakes as well, brilliant especially for cakes perfect for breakfast. I am talking good old fashioned layer cakes. Which is crazy after all post war Britain was built on the good classic Victoria sponge. Which I do love but at times find a little boring. So I decided it was time I pimped this classic up a bit and I added some flavours and frosting and came up with a lime infused Victoria sponge with blueberry jam.
Flavour
This bad boy cake may not be the fanciest thing on the the plate but is packed full of flavour. Lime infused sponge cake sandwiched together with a good quality blueberry jam and topped with lime flavoured creamy buttercream frosting.
Sponge
The soft sweet sponge perfectly compliments the filling and topping.
There are several ways to make a sponge, but for this kind of cake I like the creaming method best. Its a simple and quick way to bring a sponge together and while it will take a little longer it can be done by hand but an electric whisk or stand mixer make it super easy 😀
Lime Infused Victoria Sponge with Blueberry Jam
Ingredients
For the sponge
- 190 grams unsalted butter - at room temperature ((3/4 cup and 2 and 1/2 tablespoons))
- 190 grams granulated sugar ((6/8 cup))
- zest and juice 1/2 unwaxed lime
- 3 large eggs
- 190 grams Plain flour (All Purpose, (1 and 1/4 cups))
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- pinch of salt
For the filling and frosting
- 7-8 tablespoons good quality blueberry jam
- 100 grams unsalted butter - at room temperature ((1/2 cup))
- 150 grams Icing sugar (Confectioners sugar, (1 cup))
- zest and juice 1/2 unwaxed lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C / 350 F / Gas mark 4 and either very lightly grease or line two 8 inch (20 cm) tins and place them to one side.
- In a large mixing bowl with a wooden spoon or electric hand mixer or using your stand mixer cream the butter and sugar together until they are very light and fluffy.
- Add in the lime zest and juice and cream everything together. Then add the eggs one at a time mixing well between each addition.
- If the mixture splits don't worry, just take a teaspoon of your flour and add it in and it should come back together. Sometimes this happens but don't panic your cake is not ruined. A little flour will sort it out.
- Add your flour and baking powder to the bowl and by hand gently fold it in to the batter using either a metal spoon or a rubber spatula. Be careful not to knock out all the air.
- Divide the batter evenly between the tins and smooth the tops and pop them in the middle of your oven for 25 minutes.
- Resist temptation to open the door before this otherwise your cake may sink. Once 25 minutes are up check to see if your sponges are golden brown and springy to the touch.
- If they are take them out of the oven and allow them to sit in their tins for at least five minutes then turn them out onto a cooling rack to fully cool down.
- While the cake is cooling it's time to make the buttercream. Beat the butter till it is very pale and fluffy. Add in the lime zest and juice and mix until well distributed.
- Add in the icing sugar and mix until you have a pale buttercream.
- When the sponges are cool place one half on your serving plate and spoon the blueberry jam onto it, spread until it is almost at the edges and then sandwich the two halves together.
- Spoon your buttercream on the top and spread it all over the top of the cake. Cut and serve!
- This cake needs to be kept in an airtight tin at room temperature. It should keep for up to 5 days.
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Hi, I stumbled upon this recipe when searching for lemon and blueberry cakes, and wondered if it would work out just as well if I were to swap the lime for lemon?
Hi Rachel, I would imagine this cake would work fine with lemon but I do have a recipe for lemon and blueberry cupcakes if you want to check that one out as well 🙂
https://baketheneat.com/lemon-and-blueberry-cupcakes/
Ha ha! Thats really weird as I was just thinking of a recipe for Victoria sponge with a twist! Must be “that show” thats starting on tv again tonight ha ha! Looks good hun 🙂
OMG I almost forgot TGBBO starts tonight thanks for the reminder 😉 can’t beat a twist on a classic!
This cake looks insanely good! I love sponge with jam and cream but it can be a little on the sweet side. Adding lime is genius! Beautiful photos too 🙂
Hi Lilli, thank you. I totally agree, usually its far to sweet for me the lime helps cut through all that sweetness and give it a sharp edge 🙂
Mmmmm….your sponge cake looks fantastic! I love the jam filling. Such a beautiful contrast to the cake 🙂
Hi Liz, thank you I love a good jam in a sponge it’s a great combination 🙂
Your sponge looks absolutely yummy! I really love a good old fashioned layer cake, they always looks so special. And the addition of your flavour twist makes it even more special! 🙂
Hi Julie thank you sometimes the classics are the best 🙂
Oh goodness, share a little piece of this cake with me, please! It looks so delicious!
Hi Pamela thank you 🙂
This sponge layered cake looks fabulous, Emma. I love esp. that oozing out blueberry jam. Yum!
Thank you Angie, I was maybe a little too generous with the jam….. Nah 😉
Eventhough they may be boring, I really love sponge cakes! 🙂 Even by themselves (it makes it much cleaner to take as a snack on the go if I don’t add frostings/fillings haha). Yours looks so good!! Love the idea of the lime- sounds super refreshing!
Hi Von, thank you. You are right they are great for lunch-boxes when left plain or even this one without the jam and frosting. You would still taste the lime in the sponge 😀
This cake looks so pretty! Love that the cake is infused with lime and the blueberry jam filling sounds so good! Such a great summery cake!
Hi Kelly thank you, the lime and blueberry are wonderful together 🙂
I love traditional recipes with a twist. This one looks great! I tend to stray away from layer cakes, too, but rarely have I met one that isn’t worth the extra time and effort!
Hi Brianna, thank you. I find it hard to make layer cakes look pretty but luckily the flavour makes people forget their imperfections 😉
Oh man this looks good! I love all the jam dribbling down the sides.. making me very hungry indeed! I’m intrigued by the lime flavouring, to a good point though, it sounds awesome. Can’t wait to try it!
Hi Emma the lime really helps cut through the sweetness of the cake and compliments the blueberry really well 😀