Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake

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A Jellycat Birthday Cake with Strawberries and a Smile

If you love the Jellycat birthday cake plush toys, get ready to bring the magic to life with this Strawberry Jellycat Cake recipe! Inspired by the iconic smiling plushies, this version is light, fluffy, and filled with whipped cream — topped with strawberries and a candle for the cutest celebration ever.

This cake is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any day that needs a little extra joy. With just a few ingredients, you can recreate a dessert that looks like it belongs in the Amuseables collection. And yes — it has a face.

What Makes This Cake “Jellycat-Inspired”?

Just like the Jellycat Amuseables Birthday Cake, this dessert features:

• A round, layered shape with soft sponge cake
• A cute smiling face made with chocolate or icing
• Fluffy cream “frosting”
• Fresh strawberries on top
• A pastel, playful aesthetic that feels straight out of a Jellycat box

🧁 Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

• 5 large eggs (room temp)
• 150g granulated sugar
• 150g cake flour or all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the whipped cream filling:

• 300ml heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For decoration:

• Fresh strawberries (halved)
• Chocolate chips or melted chocolate for the face
• One birthday candle
• Optional: pink whipped cream or buttercream for accents

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the sponge cake

1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and tripled in volume (~8 min).
3. Add vanilla and gently fold in sifted flour and salt.
4. Pour into two greased and lined 6-inch round cake pans.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and springy. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the whipped cream

1. In a chilled bowl, beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Transfer to a piping bag for neat application.

Step 3: Assemble the cake

1. Place one cake layer on a plate. Pipe dollops of whipped cream around the edge and in the center.
2. Top with the second layer. Add more whipped cream on top.
3. Decorate with halved strawberries and a birthday candle.

🎨 Decoration Tips

• The face: Use chocolate chips or melted chocolate to draw two eyes and a smiling mouth on the lower layer.
• Extra cuteness: Add small “legs” with chocolate frosting or marshmallows on the plate.
• Color twist: You can tint some whipped cream pink for extra Jellycat vibes!

Why You’ll Love This Version

• Lighter than buttercream cakes
• Fast to make with simple ingredients
• Super Instagrammable and child-friendly
• A perfect match for Jellycat plushies

And yes — this cake pairs perfectly with the Jellycat birthday cake plush as a party decoration or gift.

Related Recipe

Want a more colorful version with layers and pastel frosting?
➡️ Try our Jellycat Rainbow Birthday Cake Recipe for a magical celebration!

FAQ – Strawberry Jellycat Cake

Can I make this cake the night before?
Yes! Assemble it the day before and store in the fridge. Add the candle and strawberries before serving.

Is this cake good for small kids?
Absolutely. The sponge is soft and the whipped cream is light and not too sweet.

Can I use other fruits?
Yes — try kiwi, peaches, or blueberries for a twist.

How do I make the face stick?
Use melted chocolate and a toothpick or piping bag to draw the eyes and mouth.

Conclusion: Soft, Sweet, and Smiling – Just Like Jellycat

This Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake is the perfect way to bring your favorite plushie to life — one slice at a time. With light sponge, airy cream, and a joyful little face, it’s sure to charm guests of all ages.

Bake it, decorate it, and don’t forget to smile back at your creation. It’s as sweet to eat as it is to look at.