Children's Party Cake (Phoney Fried Eggs) Recipe

Name: Children's Party Cake (Phoney Fried Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; ½ cup sugar; ¼ cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup sifted cake flour; 4 egg whites; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup sugar; 1 pint whipping cream; 1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves; 1 (15 ounce) can canned apricots

Servings: persons

4 egg yolks
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sifted cake flour
4 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
1 pint whipping cream
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (15 ounce) can canned apricots

1
Make the Jelly roll cake.
2
Line a jelly roll pan with waxed paper and lightly grease.
3
Beat the egg yolks, sugar, water and vanilla until very thick.
4
Slowly fold in the flour until just blended.
5
In another bowl beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until frothy.
6
Gradually add the sugar.
7
Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8
Fold egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
9
Turn into the prepared pan and spread evenly right out to the edges.
10
Bake 350F 15-20 minutes until the cake springs bake when you touch it.
11
Immediately loosen edges with a sharp knife and turn onto a clean tea towel.
12
Remove paper carefully& cool (If you have a rack large enough cool the cake on it).
13
Whip the cream until stiff, add 1 1/2 tsp sugar and a bit of vanilla.
14
When cool,cut out irregular shapes about the size of a fried egg and the same shape as a fried egg.
15
Arrange cut pieces on a large platter.
16
Spread apricot preserve on each piece (egg).
17
Cover with whipped cream.
18
Top each piece with a half apricot so it now looks like a real fried egg.
19
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Children's Party Cake (Phoney Fried Eggs) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Children's Party Cake (Phoney Fried Eggs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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