Ingredients

For the Vanilla Sponge (2 layers)

• 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups (400 g) sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream

For the Colored Whipped Frosting

• 3 cups (720 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• Pink and blue gel food coloring

For Filling & Decoration

• 2–3 cups fresh strawberries (halved + whole for topping)

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• Strawberry jam or berry compote (optional, for extra flavor)

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Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Sponge Layers

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 min). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then vanilla.

4. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk + cream. Mix until smooth.

5. Divide batter into pans and bake 30–35 min until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

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2️⃣ Make the Whipped Cream Frosting

1. Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Divide into two bowls — tint one pink, the other blue.

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3️⃣ Assemble the Cake

1. Place one sponge on a cake stand. Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam or compote (optional). Add a thick layer of pink whipped cream, then sliced strawberries.

2. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost with blue whipped cream. Smooth with a spatula but keep it rustic and fluffy.

3. Decorate the middle side edges with halved strawberries (cut side facing out).

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4️⃣ Decorate

• Pile fresh whole strawberries and blueberries on top.

• Add extra whipped cream swirls if desired.

• Chill 30 min before slicing for neat cuts.

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✨ Tips

• Use cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl to whip frosting quickly.

• Pat berries dry before decorating to avoid color bleeding.

• For brighter colors, use gel food coloring, not liquid.