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Jellycat Birthday Cake

Jellycat Birthday Cake

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Jellycat Birthday Cake, a charming dessert that transforms your favorite childhood treat into an edible masterpiece. This cake features fluffy vanilla layers filled with luscious strawberry jam and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, creating a refreshing flavor profile perfect for any celebration. Whether it’s for birthdays, picnics, or casual get-togethers, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Its light texture, vibrant colors, and simple assembly make it a go-to choice for those special moments. Get ready to enchant everyone with this joyful treat that brings smiles to any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 225 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 225 g granulated sugar
  • 85 g unsalted butter
  • 190 g milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 300 g whipping cream or heavy cream (cold)
  • 30 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2-3 fresh strawberries (halved)
  • 1 birthday candle (with white and red stripes if possible)
  • 20 g dark chocolate (roughly chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
  3. In another mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add room temperature eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling with strawberry jam and whipped cream.
  8. Spread strawberry jam on top of the first layer, followed by whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer and decorate with halved strawberries.

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