Mary Berry Chocolate Victoria Sponge Recipe
The Mary Berry Chocolate Victoria Sponge Recipe is a decadent twist on a classic British favorite today. This cake features a rich, moist chocolate sponge filled with velvety cream and delicious cocoa goodness.
Ingredients
- 225 g softened butter
- 225 g caster sugar
- 225 g self-raising flour
- 4 large eggs
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 150 g butter softened (for filling)
- 300 g icing sugar
- 50 g cocoa powder for filling
Instructions
Prepare Your Tins
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease your two round cake tins with a little butter. Line the bottoms with parchment paper so your finished cakes come out perfectly every single time.
Mix the Sponge Batter
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together. Add the milk and mix with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Bake the Sponges
- Divide the chocolate batter evenly between your two prepared tins and smooth the tops very carefully. Bake for about twenty-five minutes until the cakes feel springy and pull away from the sides.
Cool the Cakes
- Let the sponges cool in their tins for five minutes before moving them to a rack. Wait until they are completely cold before you even think about adding any of your cream.
Prepare the Filling
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter, icing sugar, and cocoa powder together until light and fluffy. This chocolate buttercream is the secret to making your cake taste incredibly rich and very indulgent.
- If you love making luscious homemade toppings like this, a velvety homemade caramel sauce is another deeply satisfying recipe to keep in your baking repertoire.
Assemble the Cake
- Spread half of your chocolate buttercream over one sponge and place the second sponge on top. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top and smooth it out with a palette knife today.
Notes
- Make sure your eggs and butter are at room temperature to get the best fluffy texture.
- Sieve your cocoa powder to remove any lumps and ensure your sponge is perfectly smooth today.
- You can add a tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the deep, dark chocolate flavor profile.
- Decorate the top with fresh raspberries to add a tart contrast to the rich chocolate filling.
- Use a warm knife when you slice the cake to get clean, professional, and beautiful pieces.
- If you prefer, fill the middle with chocolate ganache for an even more intense, silky experience.