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The Victoria Sandwich, named after Queen Victoria herself, signifies the epitome of afternoon tea treats. It comes from a recipe featured in Isabella Beeton's landmark Book of Household Management in 1861. The recipe calls for simple yet essential ingredients: eggs, sugar, butter, flour, salt, and jam. Notably, early versions of this cake lacked the whipped cream and baking powder commonly found in modern variations. Instead, the cake relied on the air integrated into the mix by whisking the butter and eggs, leading to a denser texture that is often less desired today.