Alternative fillings for sandwich cakes

Source; I couldn't resist using this one, how amazing is that cake tin!?!

The normal sandwich cake (aka a Victoria Sponge) is traditionally filled with jam and cream. However, what if you want a change? What if you're baking for someone who doesn't like jam? Below are a few ideas that you can try next time you bake a sandwich cake...

1. Butter cream icing

You will need;

• 140g butter (softened)
• 280g icing sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• Food colouring if you wish

Method;

• Beat the butter until completely soft, add half the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
• Add 1tbsp milk and the other half of icing sugar and beat until smooth, adding another tbsp milk if needed
• Add food colouring if using and stir in well until combined
• Spread onto cake

2. Nutella

This one is simple: grab a knife/spatula and spread on as thickly as wanted/required

3. Biscuit butter cream

You will need;

• Butter cream (see above for recipe)
• Biscuit of your choice (e.g. oreos) crushed up/broken into small pieces

Method;

• Mix up the butter cream as usual
• Stir in broken biscuit pieces until evenly distributed

4. Popping chocolate spread 

You will need;

• Chocolate spread
• Popping candy

NB - You can buy popping candy chocolate spread from supermarkets

Method;

• As with the nutella, grab a knife/spatula and spread!

Have you got any go-to alternatives for sandwich cake fillings? Let me know in the comments.