Here’s a simple recipe for a Fruit Jelly Cake that’s light, refreshing, and fun to make!
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- For the Jelly:
- 1 box (3 oz) fruit-flavored gelatin (like strawberry, orange, or mixed berry)
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- For the Fruit Topping:
- Fresh fruits of your choice (such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and grapes)
Instructions:
1. Make the Cake Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round or square cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
2. Prepare the Jelly:
- In a bowl, dissolve the fruit-flavored gelatin in the boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the cold water and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
3. Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake is cooled, use a fork to gently poke small holes across the top.
- Pour the prepared gelatin mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or until the jelly is set.
4. Top with Fresh Fruit:
- Once the jelly has set, decorate the top of the cake with fresh fruit slices in any design you like.
- You can arrange the fruit in a pattern or scatter them randomly for a fun, colorful look.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice and serve chilled!
This dessert is a showstopper for any occasion, plus the light, fruity flavors make it a perfect treat for warmer days. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
