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Classic Victoria sandwich recipe
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.1280 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Easy chocolate fudge cake
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.1185 ratings
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Battenberg cake
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.45 ratings
- 3 hrs
- Easy
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Banana bread
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2350 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
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A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Lemon drizzle cake
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3180 ratings
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Easy carrot cake
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.640 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Easy caramel cake
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.131 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Lemon & elderflower celebration cake
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.129 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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Cherry bakewell cake
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.304 ratings
- 45 mins
- Easy
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Coffee & walnut cake
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.225 ratings
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Easy lemon layer cake
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.83 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Chocolate Guinness cake
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.32 ratings
- 3 hrs 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Classic carrot cake
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.33 ratings
- 1 hr 10 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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Mini victoria sponge cakes
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.18 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Blackberry & orange cake
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.25 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Vegan birthday cake
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.29 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
- Vegan
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Citrus, almond & yogurt cake
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.26 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
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Easy pound cake
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.41 ratings
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Cherry, custard & almond sponge cake
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Lemon sponge cake
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.61 ratings
- 1 hr 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Butterfly cupcakes
A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings
- 2 hrs 25 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
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Lemon drizzle sponge pudding
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.72 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Sponge cake
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.205 ratings
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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