Fruity Delight Birthday Cake

Here’s a delicious Fruity Delight Birthday Cake recipe — a moist, fluffy vanilla sponge layered with whipped cream and loaded with fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwis, mangoes, and grapes. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for birthday celebrations!

🎂 Fruity Delight Birthday Cake Recipe (Serves 8–10)

🕒 Prep Time: 30 mins

🍰 Bake Time: 30 mins

🧊 Chill Time: 1–2 hours

🧾 Ingredients

🧁 For the Sponge Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)

• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• ½ cup milk (room temperature)

• 3 large eggs

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

🍓 For the Filling & Topping:

• 2 cups whipping cream (chilled)

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 1 ½ cups mixed fresh fruits (diced):

  • Strawberries

  • Kiwi

  • Mango

  • Blueberries

  • Grapes

🍯 For Soaking Syrup (Optional but recommended):

• ½ cup water

• 1 tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp lemon juice or a few drops of vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

STEP 1: Bake the Sponge Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

5. Mix in vanilla extract.

6. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

7. Pour batter evenly into the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.

STEP 2: Prepare Whipped Cream

1. Chill the mixing bowl and beaters.

2. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.

STEP 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Level the cakes if domed on top.

2. Brush each layer lightly with soaking syrup to keep it moist.

3. Spread whipped cream over the first layer and add a generous amount of chopped fruits.

4. Place second cake layer on top and repeat with whipped cream and fruits.

5. Frost the sides and top with remaining whipped cream.

6. Decorate with neatly arranged fresh fruits on top.

STEP 4: Chill & Serve

• Chill the cake for at least 1–2 hours to let the flavors meld and the cream set.

• Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled!