Slow Cooker Victoria Sponge
If you’re talking about cake, the classic British cake recipe has to be a Victoria sponge of course. Sandwiched with jam and dusted with icing sugar, this simple yet delicious cake is everyone’s favourite. Why not make a slow cooker Victoria sponge and there’s no need to hover in the kitchen!
Baking in the slow cooker is so convenient, there is less risk of burning and you can do something else while it bakes. I have loads of slow cooker cakes here on my blog, subscribe today so you don’t miss any of them, and look at my recipe index to get the recipes. I think you’ll also love my post about baking in the slow cooker which is packed with ideas for slow cooker bakes.
I actually made this slow cooker Victoria sponge while I got on with mowing the lawn and tidying the garden. The kids loved it, as did I. Filled with strawberry jam and whipped cream, and with more cream on top and fresh strawberries, it is the perfect addition to a summer barbecue or picnic.
Bake a traditional British Victoria Sponge in your slow cooker, ideal for afternoon tea
- 150 g self raising flour
- 150 g butter unsalted
- 150 g caster sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp milk
- strawberry jam
- double cream whipped
- fresh strawberries
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Grease and line your slow cooker pot. I used two large cake cases in my round 3.5 litre slow cooker.
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Make the cake mixture by placing all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mixing using a hand-mixer until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into the pot and turn to high. Cook on high for approximately 1.5 hours. Before you put the lid on, put a tea towel or some squares of kitchen roll under the lid to catch drips. Fold the sides of the tea towel up so they go over the lid. This prevents the top of your cake from going soggy from the condensation on the lid dripping onto it.
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Keep an eye on your cake near the end of the time to avoid burning. If it looks like one side is browner than the other, rotate the bowl. Use a cake tester or skewer to check that the cake is cooked through, and remove the pot from the slow cooker once the tester comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool fully. When you are ready to serve, slice in half, fill with a layer of strawberry jam and a layer of whipped cream. Put the remaining cream on top and decorate with sliced strawberries. Serve immediately and store any remaining cake in the fridge, due to the cream.
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Hi! this looks pretty amazing! And so easy to make! I am not a great baker and my Victoria sponge always comes out a bit dry.. But I will have to try this!
Is there any chance I can put this mix in a silicone cake tin and then put it in the slow cooker?
Yes sure, I do that for most cakes in my larger slow cooker, have a look at the page called making a cake in the slow cooker in the menu at the top. This amount only makes a small cake though, in a 1.5 litre slow cooker, so you might need to increase the quantities!
Every time I see another slow cooker cake on your blog I’m more and more impressed! This looks yummy.
Thanks Alex, I love a slow cooker cake!
This is fantastic, Lucy. It looks so good. I’ve tried making a cake in the slow cooker once, but it didn’t work. Must have another go!
Do let me know if you need any help when you try it agin 😀
I love that this recipe makes a small cake – So often I make larger cakes that either get wasted or I end up eating far too much! Once again I am in awe of your slow cooker skills #BakeoftheWeek
You are a genius!!! I love that you can do ANYTHING in your slow cooker. I need to try this 🙂
That looks most majestic with those strawberries on top! Who’d have thought you could make that kind of sponge in a slow cooker. I am definitely going to make a slow cooker cake one of my regulars 🙂 Thanks for joining in with #BAKEoftheWEEK !
Looks fantastic! I’m still blown away by the idea that you can make such amazing cakes and bakes in a slow cooker! Need a slice of this in my life right now!
I cannot believe I still haven’t tried baking a cake in the slow cooker! This looks and sounds delicious x
I keep hearing/reading about baking in a slow cooker but I haven’t tried it yet. I am seriously impressed with the idea of baking a cake whilst simultaneously mowing the lawn!
Can you double the recipe?
Hi Jenny, depends on the size of your slow cooker and if it would fit, you can undoubtedly increase quantities as required as you can for standard baking.
Thanks for quick response! I have a 6ltr crockpot which I put a 20cm (8inch) tin in, so am not sure whether double is better or not..
Ah right! I’d just use standard Victoria sponge measurements for that size tin! Should be able to find that on the Internet.
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Hi this looks , how long did you it for?
Hi Nicola. I think it says cook on high for approx 1.5 hours in the details. But also check regularly as the time really depends on your slow cooker!
Hi. this looks fab. Im a little confused as a beginner. Instructions states you used 2 small cake cases then at the end states slice in half. Do you use this recipe all in one go in the slow cooker then slice in half or is the mixture to be done in 2 separate lots. Thanks & Kind Regards. Chris.
Hi, the two cake cases are one inside the other, so you can use one to pull the cake out and it protects from burning. So all mixture in together and slice in half at the end. Good luck with your baking!
Thank you. Much appreciated.