Description
Bring whimsy to your next celebration with a Jellycat Birthday Cake! This adorable and delicious treat features tender sponge layers, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped frosting, decorated to mimic the charm of Jellycat plush toys. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s a fun and memorable dessert centerpiece.
Ingredients
- Dry Mixture:
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Hot Milk Mixture:
- 60g unsalted butter
- 120ml milk
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Cake Batter:
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 150g granulated sugar
- Whipped Cream:
- 240ml whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- 2 tbsp reserved whipped cream
- ½ tsp cocoa powder or brown gel food coloring
- Filling & Decoration:
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry jam
- 5 fresh strawberries (halved)
- 20g dark chocolate (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. - Prepare Hot Milk Mixture:
Heat butter, milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Keep warm. - Make Cake Batter:
- Beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for about 6 minutes until pale and tripled in volume.
- Gradually fold in the dry mixture, followed by the warm milk mixture, until smooth.
- Bake Layers:
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 35–40 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from pans. - Whip Cream for Frosting:
Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until firm peaks form. Reserve 2 tbsp for chocolate whipped cream. - Prepare Chocolate Whipped Cream:
Mix reserved whipped cream with cocoa powder or gel food coloring to create the legs. - Assemble Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Pipe a whipped cream border, spread strawberry jam in the center, and top with the second layer.
- Decorate:
- Add whipped cream dollops and halved strawberries.
- Pipe legs with chocolate whipped cream and use melted dark chocolate for eyes and a smile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International