Stony Hill House Cake Recipe

Name: Stony Hill House Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch by 2-inch deep) sponge cake, side, top and bottom crusts removed; 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, diced; 3 limes, 1 peeled, pulp sliced, skin reserved, 2 juiced; 20 ounces cold water; 6 drops red food coloring; 4 ounces sugar; 3 ounces light rum; 1/2 -ounce crystallized ginger, chopped; 3 (1/4-ounce) packages gelatin mixed with 1 tablespoon rum; 10 ounces cream, whipped with 1-ounce icing sugar; 10 ounces strawberries, hulled, washed, cut in 1/2

Servings: persons

1 (9-inch by 2-inch deep) sponge cake, side, top and bottom crusts removed
1 papaya, peeled, seeded, diced
3 limes, 1 peeled, pulp sliced, skin reserved, 2 juiced
20 ounces cold water
6 drops red food coloring
4 ounces sugar
3 ounces light rum
1/2 -ounce crystallized ginger, chopped
3 (1/4-ounce) packages gelatin mixed with 1 tablespoon rum
10 ounces cream, whipped with 1-ounce icing sugar
10 ounces strawberries, hulled, washed, cut in 1/2

1
Chill 10-inch bread tin mold in freezer.
2
Cut trimmed cakes in 1/2 to get 4 layers.
3
Soak papaya with lime juice.
4
In large saucepan, heat together cold water, food coloring, sugar, 2 ounces rum and crystallized ginger for 10 minutes.
5
Bring to a boil and stir in lime peel; cook 3 more minutes.
6
Remove peel and discard.
7
Add 2 tablespoons of this syrup to gelatin/rum mixture and mix well.
8
Return all to pot, making sure gelatin is thoroughly dissolved.
9
When mixture cools slightly, pour into chilled mold up to 1-inch deep.
10
Place over bowl of crushed ice in freezer to set.
11
Remove mold from freezer and add another layer of jelly, tilting mold to coat evenly.
12
Fit 1 cake layer, cut 1-inch smaller than mold, into mold then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon rum.
13
Top cake layer with 1/3 of whipped cream, then add papaya, another cake layer, another tablespoon rum, sliced lime, then 1/3 more cream.
14
Place strawberries, round side out, on top of gelatin around cake layer and place remaining berries on top of cream.
15
Pour remaining gelatin along sides of mold over strawberries, then put on last cake layer and spread remaining cream on top.
16
Chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
17
To unmold: very carefully run a blunt edged knife around inside of mold.
18
Dip mold in bowl of hot water for 6 seconds to loosen.
19
Invert onto serving dish and garnish with extra whipping cream, if desired.

439

kcal

Calories

115

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-inch by 2-inch deep) sponge cake, side, top and bottom crusts removed, 1 papaya, peeled, seeded, diced, 3 limes, 1 peeled, pulp sliced, skin reserved, 2 juiced, 20 ounces cold water, and more.

Yes, Stony Hill House Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stony Hill House Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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