Friday, 14 June 2013

victoria sponge

To my lovely husband Mr F, wishing you a wonderful, happy 40th birthday today.

I have baked a cake, a favourite, Mary Berry's Victoria Sponge.  The recipe came from her book The Baking Bible but it is also available at the link above.  It is very moreish and the fresh cream really makes it.


My lovely man will be spoilt this weekend.  A special birthday and father's day. He has lucked out.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend and try the cake.  It's gorgeous.
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  1. Stins14 June 2013 at 13:58

    Happy Birthday to mr. Bee!! He is from a good year.... ;-)
    And tht cake looks very delicious! Love from Mirjam.

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  2. Mrs A.14 June 2013 at 14:09

    Birthday wishes to Mr B.. That sponge sure looks delicious. Hope your keeping well.
    I am having acupuncture and therapy sessions at the moment for a frozen shoulder and hip problem so only managing to make cards and just a few odd swap items as can't sit for too long in one position.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:46

      Oh so sorry to hear you are hurting ... hope the treatment goes well for you and that you are fighting fit again soon ... Bee xx

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  3. Mel @ Coal Valley View14 June 2013 at 14:10

    Hope the Mr has a wonderful birthday and a very happy Father's Day too. Have a lovely weekend! Mel x

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  4. Unknown14 June 2013 at 14:17

    Happy birthday Mr Linen Cloud! What a fab cake - have a great weekend Bee, Jxx

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:47

      Thanks Jo ... hope you have a lovely weekend too ... Bee xx

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  5. Mezz14 June 2013 at 14:42

    oh the cake looks amazing! hope your mr had a lovely day!

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:47

      Thanks Mezz ... we hope to have a lovely weekend ... with some sunshine ... fingers crossed ... Bee xx

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  6. The Faerie Factory14 June 2013 at 14:48

    Happy Birthday to Mr L-C ... hope you all have a fabby weekend ~ Sarah x

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  7. gilly14 June 2013 at 15:53

    Ooh, that does look sooo dee-lish-i-ous! Happy birthday to your hubby and have a lovely weekend. Enjoy that cake :-)
    xx

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:49

      We will Gilly ... thanks for the lovely compliment ... Mary is the Queen of Cakes ... Bee xx

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  8. Morten and Me14 June 2013 at 18:04

    Happy birthday to your man! Bet you will spoil him rotten :) xx

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:49

      We intend to ... hope you have fun tomorrow ... Bee xx

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  9. sweetpea family14 June 2013 at 18:22

    Your sandwich cake looks amazing - I would be very proud of such a yummy cake. Hope you have a lovely weekend xxx

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:50

      Thanks for your lovely comment ... hope you have a lovely weekend ... Bee xx

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  10. felicity14 June 2013 at 18:53

    A very happy birthday to your husband! Your cake looks delicious, I wish mine would rise like that! I'll definately give the recipe a try.x

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:51

      Thank you ... Mary adds 2 teaspoons of baking powder to this recipe ... I think that's what makes it rise so much ... Bee xx

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  11. Ladybird Diaries14 June 2013 at 19:28

    Cake looks so delicious! Happy birthday to Mr F.
    M x

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:52

      Thank you ... wishing you a lovely weekend ... Bee xx

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  12. Crafted by Carly14 June 2013 at 19:33

    That's a VERY impressive sponge! Clever you - and clever Mary!!!
    Happy birthday to your Mr!
    Carly
    x

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    1. the linen cloud14 June 2013 at 19:54

      Hi Carly .... more clever Mary than clever me, I think :) ... have a great weekend ... Bee xx

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  13. Plain Jane14 June 2013 at 20:24

    Wow - top marks for the sponge - I bet it's all gone by now! Have a lovely weekend with all your celebrating x Jane

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  14. Vintage Sheet Addict14 June 2013 at 20:39

    It looks delicious.....have a super, celebratory weekend! :) x

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  15. Dawn M14 June 2013 at 20:59

    Perfect birthday gift. homemade cake, that is all xxx

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  16. Penny15 June 2013 at 13:36

    Wow, that sure does look amazing, my husband would be equally happy with a birthday cake like this. Mary Berry really is the Queen of cakes don't you think? Happy 40th to your husband and father's day of course. Thanks for visiting my blog too xox Penny

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  17. Gillian Roe16 June 2013 at 12:45

    Mmm, lovely. I always associate victoria sponge with summer time. It's been too long since I made one. Happy birthday to Mr Linen Cloud, hope he had a fab day! xx

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  18. Col | Hello Olive Designs16 June 2013 at 13:46

    Oh yum, I'm just having a cuppa as write this and a slice of that cake would go down a treat! Happy 40th to your husband - hope he is having a good one! x

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  19. Jen16 June 2013 at 21:46

    Perfect timing, I have a birthday cake to make too this week! My tummy is rumbling just thinking about this and a cup of tea! Happy birthday to mister, hope you are having a wonderful weekend. X

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  20. Ashley cramp16 June 2013 at 22:27

    Lucky man to have you and that cake....d x

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  21. The Custards18 June 2013 at 09:06

    I love all cake
    I love Vicky Sponge
    I love cream
    I love all cake
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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  22. ...Nina Nixon...25 June 2013 at 18:07

    Oh my gosh!

    That cake looks divine.

    Nina x

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