Much of the story of Becoming Mrs. Lewis takes place in England. Legend has it that Queen Victoria loved to have a simple sponge cake with jam and fresh fruit for her afternoon tea. So, in memory of Queen Victoria, C.S. “Jack” Lewis, and Joy Davidman, I whipped up this Strawberry Sponge Cake.

The cake is so easy to make! While I use strawberry preserves, any flavor will do. The jello flavoring gives the whipped cream its pink color and some added flavor.

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Strawberry Sponge Cake

Course

Cakes, Dessert

Cuisine

English

Keyword

Dessert

Servings

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoonful salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 Tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves

Strawberry Whipped Cream

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin powder
• Fresh fruit for garnish

Course Cakes, Dessert Cuisine English Keyword Dessert Servings Ingredients Cake Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoonful salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8 Tablespoons butter 2 eggs room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves Strawberry Whipped Cream 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of powdered sugar 2 Tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin powder Fresh fruit for garnish

Instructions

Sponge Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350º F Butter and line the base of a loaf pan with parchment paper. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, continue to blend. Mix in the flour, until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until completely blended. Pour into the pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool the sponge cake in the pan for a few minutes, then using parchment paper, lift out of the pan, and put on wire rack. After the cake has completely cooled, cut it horizontally in two. Spread the jam and one half of the strawberry whipped cream on top of the bottom half of the cake. Place the top half the cake back. Top with remaining strawberry whipped cream and garnish with fresh fruit.

Strawberry Whipped Cream

1. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the whipped cream for 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and jello powder, then beat for approximately 2 to 3 more minutes until stiff peaks form and the mixture is completely blended.

Recipe Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled. Baking time will need to be adjusted to approximately 45 to 50 minutes in a loaf pan.