Jelly Fruit Cake Tutorials

Components found in jelly cakes

• Cake – The perfect traditional jelly fruit cake can be made with a light, fluffy vanilla sponge layer. For best results, you will want to use either a baked or bought-in so the layers don’t stick and create too dry of a cake.
• Jelly – The jelly needs to be thick and evenly spread between each layer, giving the cake its signature look and jelly-filled center. To get the perfect thickness of jelly, use either pre-made vegan jellies or make your own with agar-agar.
• Fruit Filling – For added flavor and texture, you can add a few layers of fresh seasonal fruits like berries and diced apples or mangoes in between each layer of sponge, custard, or cream to add extra sweetness and a little crunch.
• Cream Topping – Nothing beats homemade creamy topping but if you’re short on time shop-bought alternatives work just as well! Pre-made egg white custards are also great alternatives that are low in fat and additive-free but still provide enough flavor for this fruity treat!
• Glaze – If your cake has exposed fruits, give the fruits an added lift by using an apricot glaze for decoration purposes! This glaze will help seal in the moisture from all the juices from the fruit resulting in a moist finished product every time!
• Presentation – With pops of color it’s easy to show everyone how creative you can be when it comes to crafting up something special with your jelly fruit cake! For example – Serve multiple mini cakes at once or one larger stunner that can easily be shared as dessert at any gathering!