English Explanatory Dictionary

Victoria sponge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of sponge cake with a layer of jam sandwiched in the middle.

Word forms

Victoria sponge Victoria sponges

Etymology

After Queen Victoria, who preferred this cake with her afternoon tea.

Synonyms

Victoria sponge cake
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