A Strawberry Cake Decorated like a Flower

1. 1

   Wash the strawberries, and thinly slice each one into about 5 slices.

2. 2

   Separate the sides and center pieces.

3. 3

   Add sugar and vanilla extract to the heavy cream, and whip while placing into an ice water bath until it has thickened and produces a thin ribbon off the tip of the egg beater when scooped up.

4. 4

   Dissolve one tablespoon of apricot jam in hot water to make the syrup.

5. 5

   Dissolve the gelatin in one tablespoon of hot water and add in the sugar as well.

6. 6

   Cover the cross section of the cake with syrup, cover with heavy cream, and pack strawberries the sides of the strawberries tightly in.

7. 7

   Cover once more on top with more heavy cream, and place the top half of the cake on top.

8. 8

   Completely cover the entire cake with heavy cream.

9. 9

   Whip the remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form, and place into a pastry bag.

10. 10

    Decorate the top edges of the cake with the cream, and line up the strawberry slices from the outside inwards.

11. 11

    Top with syrup using a paint brush, and it is done.

12. 12

    Decorate with a message cookie, and it is perfect for birthdays or Christmas as well!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.