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Mary Berry Coffee Victoria Sandwich

Mary Berry Coffee Victoria Sandwich
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A Coffee Victoria Sandwich is a soft, layered sponge cake infused with coffee essence or instant coffee, filled with a smooth coffee-flavoured buttercream or cream filling. Mary Berry’s version uses the all-in-one mixing method for ease, ensuring a consistent and moist sponge every time.

Ingredients

Scale

For the sponge:

  • 225g self-raising flour

  • 225g caster sugar

  • 225g unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water and cooled

For the coffee buttercream filling:

  • 150g unsalted butter, softened

  • 300g icing sugar, sifted

  • 1 tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water and cooled

Optional topping:

  • A few walnut halves for decoration (optional)

  • A light dusting of icing sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins with baking paper.

Step 2: Mix the sponge ingredients

Place all the sponge ingredients — flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, milk, and cooled coffee — into a large bowl. Beat together with an electric whisk for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Divide and bake

Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared tins and level the tops. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and springy to the touch.

Step 4: Cool completely

Leave the cakes to cool in their tins for 5 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Make the coffee buttercream

Beat the softened butter until pale, then gradually add sifted icing sugar. Mix in the cooled coffee until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of milk if needed.

Step 6: Assemble the sandwich

Spread half the buttercream evenly on one sponge layer, then place the second sponge on top. Use the remaining buttercream to decorate the top.

Step 7: Add finishing touches

Decorate with walnut halves or a light dusting of icing sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-coffee-victoria-sandwich/