Victoria sandwich

Quick and easy weekend treats

Put the British into baking with these nostalgic classics, 2 0 2 5 guaranteed to bring everyone to the table

CREATE DELICIOUS MEALS AT HOME

■ Cuts into 8-10 slices ■ Prep 20 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 45-50 mins 1 x loaf cake base ingredients(see left)4 tbsp elderflower cordial4 tbsp granulated sugar (or usegolden granulated sugar) 1 Heat t

From beginner to star baker, everyone can enjoy these timeless bakes

There is a story that in the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell banned Eccles cakes on the grounds that they were too indulgent: all of that melting pastry and expensive dried fruit, sugar and spice deemed