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3-ingredient Victoria sponge sandwich

Serves 2 - 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 madeira cake, cut into 8 slices
2 - 4 T Mixed berry jam, or any jam of your choosing
2 - 4 T Creme fraiche or bottled whipped cream
Icing sugar, optional to dust

Method

1. Add a dollop of jam and a dollop of creme fraiche to four of the madeira cake slices.

2. Top with the remaining four madeira cake slices.

3. Dust with icing sugar, if using, before serving.

Cook’s tip: Swap out the jam for lemon curd, for a citrus twist or Nutella for a chocolate treat.

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Photographer: Jan Ras
Videographer: Romy Wilson
Food assistant: Bianca Jones, Bianca Strydom

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3-ingredient Victoria sponge sandwich

3-ingredient Victoria sponge sandwich

Ingredients

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