- First, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Then add 3 to 4 tbsp powdered sugar in the yolks. Add vanilla. Mix well. Then add oil. Add milk at room temperature.mix well. Then add flour. Mix it with light hands. Do not over whisk. Set it aside. Now take egg whites. Add lemon juice. Now whisk them for 2 minutes. Gradually, add 2 tbsp powdered sugar and whip them well. Totally, we use 4 to 5 tbsp sugar in whites. When it holds the shape, it is ready. Now add whipped whites in the batter. Mix well. Do not over mix the batter. Now take a greased cake tin. Add cake batter. Now take a tray, place another tray. Place the cake tin. Now add some water to the large tray. Bake the cake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes at 170 degrees Celcius. After baking, remove it from the oven. Remove the baking paper and leave it to cool down completely.
- Take some strawberry compote. You can also use the fresh strawberry puree in place of compote. Grind them in a smooth puree. now add the puree to a pan. If you are using fresh strawberry puree then add sugar as per your taste. Now add water. Mix well. Then add agar-agar powder. mix well. Cook them for 4 to 5 minutes on medium flame. Then allow it to cool down. Here we have to stir the jelly mix for some time.
- Now take the vanilla cake and divide them into 2 to 3 layers. First, add a whipped cream layer. Then close the edge of the cake with cream. Frost every layer like this. Then add 4 to 5 tbsp jelly. Leave it to set in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes. Prepare every layer like this. When the jelly is set, stack the cake layers. Now, frost the cake with a thin layer of cream. After that, create the ombre effect. First, add white cream, then add light pink. After that go darker with that same shade of pink. Now, you can place some roses over it. And cut some heart shapes from the leftover jelly. Place it over the cake. Valentine cake is ready.
