The sound of desserts is enough to make us drool. Whether it is a traditional delicacy or something we discovered recently, British desserts are the best thing in the world. We were those kids who spent their childhood dreaming about a chocolate cottage in the woods.

If you are like one of us then let's shake hands first, the British way of course, and get down to making wonderful British desserts.

Before we share with you a list of traditional recipes and ideas, here are some tips and tricks you can go through first.

Learning to make traditional British desserts

Coming up with British desserts also means we get to learn about the era of bygones. The combination of history and cuisine always makes us feel delighted.

Before we get into the list of recipes that you can explore, let's have a look at an example to learn the process of baking.

We shall pick up the example of a classic Victoria Sponge Cake and help you to make it right first. As a beginner, ace this first and then pick other recipes too.

Making a traditional Victoria sponge cake_ Find out more

Victoria Sponge Cake is not just any ordinary cake that you will come across generally. It holds a sense of power, the relics of the past, and showcases the grandeur of yesterday.

Sponge cakes are often served at parties, gatherings, and special events. Given its rich heritage and backstory, we find it quite fascinating to learn more about this recipe.

With a layer of sweet strawberry jam sandwiched between two layers of crumb, this cake is always a mouth-watering experience for us all. Often known as Sponge sandwiches too, this cake is perfect to binge on whenever you are craving something nice, sweet, and tender.

Named after the famous Queen Victoria, this used to be her favorite! She enjoyed the cake with tea in the afternoon, often preparing them with a loaf. Before baking soda was discovered, the cake used to be made with eggs as the only leavening agent! Later on, the addition of baking powder or soda to the batter helped to acquire a smooth and tender texture with a fluffy essence.

Ingredients that you are likely to need

To make the sponge cake, make sure you have these ingredients on the kitchen counter.

All-purpose flour- Generally every cake recipe is baked in the presence of all-purpose flour.

Baking powder- Another vital ingredient, this is used as a leavening agent in the dough.

Butter- Next comes butter which is of course added to create a sense of gooey and rich experience in every bite. However, use unsalted butter for this preparation.

Heavy cream- To make the sponge cake right, you will also need some whipped cream.

Powdered sugar- You will find it easy to blend the powdered sugar in the batter which dissolves quickly.

Strawberry jam- For the filling, you will need strawberry jam for the recipe! Either you can make this at home or use the one which is already prepared and bought from the store.

Learn how to make Victoria's sponge cake

To make Victoria sponge cake, there are a few steps that you need to keep in mind.

Start with sifting the flour so that no lumps are created. Then in another bowl, you need to blend a couple of ingredients with a mixer. This includes the butter and the powdered sugar.

Following that, the eggs are beaten along with the milk and some vanilla essence. You need a batter that is thick and smooth.

The batter is baked for thirty minutes in a preheated oven. Of course, if you are making sponge cake, then go through a reliable recipe and learn in detail about the time, quantity, and temperature.

Place one layer of the cake on the table and lay the jam filling on top. Be generous with the amount of jam that you are using. Top it with another layer of cake and your delicious sponge cake is arranged, assembled, and ready to binge on.

You can sprinkle some sugar dust on top while garnishing. Doesn't it already feel quite royal and regal?

Such sponge cakes are usually served with tea just like how Queen Victoria liked it. Tender, sweet, and mouth-watering, it would be a crime to stop yourself from bingeing on such hearty and delicious sides with tea or simply on its own.

Just like this addictive British sponge cake, there are several other marvelous recipes that you will come across. We have prepared an entire list for you below. Have a look at the traditional dessert choices and do let us know which one you picked finally. We can't wait to hear the feedback from you.

10. British Berry Trifle

14. British Scones 101

18. Yorkshire Pudding

19. How to make English Scones

20. Eve’s Pudding

21. British Brandy Snaps

22. English Trifle

23. British scones

24. Easy Traditional Shortbread Recipe

25. British Apple Cake