Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes

Serving & Make‑Ahead

Assemble close to serving time so the sponge stays plush and the cream retains its lightness. If you need to stage the components, keep baked cakes wrapped and at room temperature once fully cool, and hold whipped cream chilled; bring everything together just before presenting.

Troubleshooting

• Dense cakes: Usually caused by under‑creaming or over‑mixing after the dry ingredients go in—aim for pale, aerated creaming and gentle folding.
• Uneven layers: Level batter before baking and pair similar sizes for neat sandwiches.
• Filling squeeze‑out: Use a thinner jam layer and softly whipped (not stiff) cream; press the top cake gently, not firmly.

Presentation Ideas

Arrange the minis in concentric circles on a platter, alternating the direction of the “sandwich seam” for a tidy, bakery‑style look. A sprig of fresh mint or a tiny dollop of jam on the platter adds color without distracting from the classic finish.