Heart-shaped sponge cake with berries

The sponge cake with vanilla sponge layers, red berry compote, and red berry ganache is a delicate, fresh, and well-balanced dessert with a bright berry character. It combines the lightness of classic sponge cake with sweet-and-tart berry notes, creating a refined and harmonious flavor.

The base of the cake is an airy vanilla sponge with a soft texture and a subtle vanilla aroma. The layers are complemented by red berry compote, which adds juiciness and freshness to the dessert. The red berry ganache enhances the flavor and adds depth and intensity.

Cream cheese frosting brings all the layers together, making the cake smooth, creamy, and balanced. The cake is covered with sponge crumbs, giving it a neat and elegant look. Fresh berries complete the composition, making the cake bright, appetizing, and festive.

This cake is the perfect choice for those who love light, fresh, and not overly sweet desserts.

Ingredients

Sponge cake:
eggs, sugar, wheat flour, butter or vegetable oil, vanilla.

Red berry compote:
red berries (strawberries, raspberries, red currants, cherries), sugar, pectin or gelatin, lemon juice.

Red berry ganache:
white chocolate, red berry purée, cream.

Cream:
cream cheese, cream, powdered sugar, vanilla.

Decoration:
sponge crumbs, fresh berries.

Nutritional value (per 100 g, approximate)

• Energy: 300–350 kcal

• Protein: 4–6 g

• Fat: 15–20 g

• Carbohydrates: 35–45 g

Who is this cake suitable for?

This cake is ideal:

• for children’s and adults’ birthdays;

• for family celebrations and cozy gatherings;

• for romantic evenings and special dates;

• for weddings, anniversaries, and festive events;

• for those who prefer light, fresh, berry-flavored desserts.