No one will be able to resist a second slice of this showstopping apricot Victoria sponge cake recipe, filled with soft and juicy in-season King Apricots and a rich, coconut buttercream.

Marks & Spencer
Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
1HR
Total time
Ingredients
Servings
8
100 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter, softened
3
M&S free-range mixed size eggs
100 ml
M&S Remarksable Value semi-skimmed milk
1 pack
(500 g)
(500 g)
M&S sponge cake mix
150 g
desiccated coconut
400 g
M&S King apricots
2 tbsp
caster sugar
1
cinnamon stick
For the buttercream icing
100 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter, softened
250 g
icing sugar
2 tbsp
coconut cream
1 tsp
vanilla bean paste
1/2
lime, zest only