Converting Mary Berry's Victoria Sponge from 180°C to American Ovens
Mary Berry's classic Victoria Sponge bakes at 180°C (350°F in US ovens). Complete conversion guide with timing adjustments for American bakers following British recipes.
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Quick Answer: 180°C = 350°F
Mary Berry's Victoria Sponge recipe calls for 180°C, which equals 350°F in American ovens.
⏰ Baking time remains the same: 20-25 minutes
Mary Berry's Temperature Guide
| Mary Berry Says | US Oven Setting | Fan Oven |
|---|---|---|
| 180°C (Gas Mark 4) | 350°F | 325°F |
| 160°C (for fan) | 325°F | Use this |
| 200°C (hot oven) | 400°F | 375°F |
Complete Victoria Sponge US Conversion
British Recipe → American Kitchen
- 🌡️ Temperature: 180°C → 350°F
- ⏱️ Time: 20-25 minutes (unchanged)
- 📏 Tin: 2 x 20cm → 2 x 8-inch rounds
- 🧈 Butter: 200g → 14 tablespoons (1¾ sticks)
- 🍚 Caster sugar: 200g → 1 cup superfine sugar
- 🥚 Eggs: 4 medium → 4 large US eggs
- 🌾 Self-raising flour: 200g → 1⅔ cups + 2 tsp baking powder
Common Questions from American Bakers
Why does Mary Berry use 180°C so often?
180°C is the UK standard "moderate" oven, equivalent to America's 350°F...
Should I use 350°F or 356°F?
Use 350°F. While 180°C technically equals 356°F, the 6-degree difference won't affect your sponge...
My sponge is browning too fast at 350°F
American ovens often run hotter. Try 340°F or move rack down one position...