What is the difference between a sponge cake and a Victoria sponge?
Chef's answer
The Victorian can be baked thin and carefully rolled with cream for Swiss rolls. The main difference is the Victorian slices disorderly and 'crumby' while the Genoise retains its form neatly. Both are accompanied well by, and are traditionally served with hot beverages namely tea and coffee..
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