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Sensational sponge cake recipes

Light, fluffy and totally dessert worthy.
sponge cake on a cake stand with a slice missing

Many variations on sponge cakes, including Victoria sponge, sponge cake rolls, chocolate sponge, straberries and cream sponge and more.

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marbled victoria sponge with chocolate butter cream

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Marbled victoria sponge with chocolate butter cream

Marbled victoria sponge with chocolate butter cream

This light and delicious sponge cake is a quick and tasty treat for the whole family to enjoy.

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Victoria sponge

Victoria sponge

This cake recipe is simplicity at its finest. Take out the frills and replace them with a winning combination of great flavours and a moist texture.

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Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger sponge

Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger sponge

If you’re looking for something a little different to serve up for afternoon tea, you can’t go past this ginger sponge. It’s like a lighter, fluffier gingerbread, oozing with cream… Yum!

rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

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Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

This delicious winter pudding comes with a gorgeous sweet-yet-tart layer of stewed rhubarb and strawberries covered by a moist sponge topping.

mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge

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Mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge

Mango, coconut and mascarpone sponge

This is a simply luscious cake, with its layers of sponge, mango and coconut mascarpone.

Rosewater SPONGE WITH strawbery compote

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Rosewater sponge with strawbery compote

Rosewater sponge with strawbery compote

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Strawberries and cream sponge

Strawberries and cream sponge

Light sponge topped with whipped cream, strawberries and passionfruit pulp for an elegant touch.

MINI RASPBERRY SPONGE CAKES

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Mini raspberry sponge cakes

Mini raspberry sponge cakes

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Grated chocolate sponge roll

Grated chocolate sponge roll

If you’re looking for quick dessert ideas for entertaining, you can’t look past this beautiful sponge roll, complete with a rich vanilla cream filling. It’s super quick to make, but looks and tastes might impressive.

Orange almond Victoria sponge

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Orange almond Victoria sponge

Orange almond Victoria sponge

This wonderfully fluffy cake with its citrus undertones and indulgent almond exterior is truly worthy of its royal name.

wheat-free sponge

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Wheat-free sponge

Wheat-free sponge

Honey sponge roll

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Honey sponge roll

Honey sponge roll

Morning tea, afternoon tea, dessert or a sweet treat for a picnic, this creamy sponge is as versatile as it is easy to make.

brown sugar sponge

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Brown sugar sponge

Brown sugar sponge

Filled with hazelnut praline cream, this stunning sponge is perfect for a special occasion.

mocha spice sponge

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Mocha spice sponge

Mocha spice sponge

BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL SPONGE

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Brown sugar caramel sponge

Brown sugar caramel sponge

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Feather sponge cake with passionfruit icing

Feather sponge cake with passionfruit icing

A classic cake that’s perfect for your next morning tea.

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Pomegranate and rose petal sponge cake

Pomegranate and rose petal sponge cake

This show-stopping cake is the perfect dessert to make when entertaining dinner guests. Super-fluffy sponge cake goes beautifully with a creamy rose filling and zesty pomegranate icing.

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Ella's recipe

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Raspberry jam and cream sponge cake

Raspberry jam and cream sponge cake

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Annette's recipe

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Sponge cake queen finalist Annette’s recipe

Sponge cake queen finalist Annette’s recipe

Master the art of the classic sponge cake with this delicious version sandwiched with whipped cream and passionfruit butter.

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Dawn's recipe

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Sponge cake queen finalist Dawn’s recipe

Sponge cake queen finalist Dawn’s recipe

Take yourself back to those weekends with your grandmother with this light, fluffy sponge cake complete with delectable strawberries in cream.

Raspberries and Cream Sponge Cake

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Raspberries and cream sponge cake

Raspberries and cream sponge cake

strawberries and cream sponge layer cake

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Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake

Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake

A light and fluffy strawberries and cream sponge cake with visually stunning layers.

best-ever sponge cake

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Lemon butter sponge cake

Lemon butter sponge cake

The perfect sponge.

honey spice sponge cake

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Honey spice sponge cake

Honey spice sponge cake

All this layered honey cake needed to take it from tasty to ridiculously delicious was just a touch of mixed spice and lashings of honeyed cream. You’ll love it.

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Fig sponge cake

Fig sponge cake

This indulgent seasonal dessert, layered with fresh fruit, is ripe for the picking.

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Janet's recipe

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Janet’s sponge cake

Janet’s sponge cake

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Noel's recipe

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Noel’s sponge cake

Noel’s sponge cake

This prize-winning sponge cake is featherlight and has the perfect texture for a classic sponge. Best served with lashings of whipped cream and the jam of your choice.

lamington sponge cake

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Lamington sponge cake

Lamington sponge cake

Two sponge cakes are sandwiched with cream and raspberry jam to make the ultimate dessert.

wendy's sponge cake

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Wendy’s sponge cake

Wendy’s sponge cake

Sponge Cake Queen finalist Tina's recipe

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Tina’s sponge cake

Tina’s sponge cake

sponge cake on a cake stand with a slice missing

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Featherlight sponge

Featherlight sponge

Of the hundreds of sponge cake recipes created in the Test Kitchen, this heirloom recipe from the family of Cathie and Wendy Lonnie wins our vote hands down, as our best ever.

Chocolate sponge cake recipe

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Chocolate sponge cake

This chocolate sponge cake recipe is a delicious chocolatey spin on the classic Victoria sponge, filled with cream and jam and drizzled with ganache.

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