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