Description
A delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for summer, featuring layers of sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and a light cloud cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ¾ cup (95 g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream, cold
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp mascarpone or cream cheese (optional for stability)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 3 tbsp strawberry jam (slightly warmed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch (25×38 cm) baking sheet with parchment. Beat eggs and sugar for 5–7 minutes until pale and thick. Fold in flour, then gently mix in milk, oil, and vanilla. Bake for 10–12 minutes until light and springy. Cool completely, then cut into even slices or squares.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone or cream cheese, whip until firm peaks form and the cream is thick and airy.
- Line a medium bowl (6–7 inches wide) with plastic wrap, letting it hang over the edges. Arrange halved strawberries (cut side facing out) along the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add a thin layer of cloud cream, followed by sponge cake pieces. Drizzle lightly with strawberry jam, then repeat layers until the bowl is filled. Press gently to compact, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Invert the bowl onto a serving plate and gently peel off the plastic wrap. Cover the outside with a layer of cloud cream. Decorate with strawberries, whipped cream rosettes, mint leaves, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a quicker option, use store-bought sponge cake or ladyfingers.
- Chilling the cake overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Feel free to substitute other berries for a mixed berry version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg