Bring your favorite Jellycat plushie to life with this adorable Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake recipe! Inspired by the beloved Amuseables birthday cake, this sweet and fluffy dessert features soft sponge layers, airy whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and a cute chocolate smile just like the plush toy.
Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or cozy weekends, this cake is light, charming, and fun to decorate. And yes it even has a little face!
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Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake – Light, Cute & Whipped Creamy
A soft, fluffy sponge cake layered with whipped cream and topped with strawberries, inspired by the Jellycat birthday cake plush. Cute, easy, and perfect for celebrations!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the sponge cake:
5 large eggs
150g sugar
150g flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
For whipped cream:
300ml cold heavy cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration:
Fresh strawberries
Chocolate chips or melted chocolate (eyes + smile)
One birthday candle
Optional: pink frosting, marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Line and grease two 6-inch pans.
Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla.
Gently fold in sifted flour and salt.
Bake 25 min, let cool.
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff.
Assemble layers with cream and strawberries.
Draw the face, add candle, and enjoy!
Notes
This cake is best served the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Assemble the day of for maximum freshness. Add strawberries and decorations just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Birthday, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cute, Themed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Why This Cake Feels Like a Jellycat Plush
The magic of Jellycat is in its soft shapes, pastel colors, and friendly faces. This cake brings that to life with:
- A round, layered sponge for a plush-like silhouette
- A cute smiling face made with chocolate or icing
- Fluffy whipped cream frosting
- Strawberry topping with a candle
- A joyful pastel look, straight from a Jellycat dream
Ingredients Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake
For the Sponge Cake:
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 cold heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Fresh strawberries (halved)
- Chocolate chips or melted chocolate (for the face)
- 1 birthday candle
- Optional: pink whipped cream or buttercream for accents
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Sponge Cake
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and tripled in volume (about 8 minutes).
- Add vanilla, then gently fold in sifted flour and salt.
- Pour into two greased and lined 6-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and springy. Cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Whipped Cream
- In a chilled bowl, beat the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer to a piping bag for easy application.
Step 3: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on your serving plate.
- Pipe whipped cream around the edge and center.
- Top with the second cake layer.
- Add whipped cream on top and smooth it gently.
- Decorate with halved strawberries and a birthday candle.
Decoration Tips
- Face: Use melted chocolate to draw two eyes and a smile on the front of the cake.
- Feet: Add marshmallows or chocolate frosting dots at the base to mimic Jellycat’s plush legs.
- Color Accent: Tint some whipped cream pink for an extra Jellycat vibe.
Why You’ll Love This Jellycat-Inspired Cake
- Light and less sweet than buttercream cakes
- Uses basic ingredients you likely already have
- Kid-friendly and photogenic
- Perfect party centerpiece or edible gift with your Jellycat plush
Pair this cake with a real Jellycat Strawberry Birthday Cake plush for a themed celebration that’s both delicious and adorable.
🔗 Want more Jellycat-inspired desserts?
- 🌈 Try our Rainbow Jellycat Birthday Cake Recipe for colorful layers!
- 🍫 Prefer something rich? Go for the Chocolate Jellycat Cake
- 🧁 Bake the Original Bunny Cake Recipe
- 🎁 Discover the full Jellycat Birthday Cake Plush Guide
FAQ – Strawberry Jellycat Cake
Can I make this cake in advance?
Yes. Assemble it a day ahead and refrigerate. Add the strawberries and candle just before serving.
Is it safe for small kids?
Yes. The sponge is soft and the whipped cream is light and not overly sweet.
Can I use other fruits?
Absolutely! Kiwi, blueberries, and peaches all work well.
How do I make the face stick?
Use melted chocolate and apply it with a toothpick or small piping bag.
Final Thoughts: Sweet, Soft, and Smiling
This Strawberry Jellycat Birthday Cake is the dessert version of a hug. It’s fun to make, delightful to serve, and captures the joyful spirit of Jellycat’s plush toys.
So go ahead bake it, decorate it, and smile back at your cute creation. It’s almost too sweet to slice… almost.