Description
The Birthday Cake Jelly Cat is a whimsical dessert that combines the joy of a birthday cake with the playful texture of jelly, featuring layers of vibrant jelly and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 🍂 Gelatin powder – 2 tablespoons (about 20 grams)
- 🍬 Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200 grams)
- 💧 Water – 4 cups (1 liter), divided
- 🍦 Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- 🌈 Food coloring – assorted colors (red, blue, yellow, green)
- 🍦 Whipped cream – 1 cup (for topping)
- 🎉 Sprinkles – 1/2 cup (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin by sprinkling gelatin powder over 1 cup of cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Dissolve the gelatin by combining the remaining 3 cups of water with sugar in a saucepan, heating until dissolved, then adding the bloomed gelatin.
- Flavor the mixture by stirring in vanilla extract and allowing it to cool slightly.
- Color the layers by dividing the gelatin mixture into bowls and adding food coloring to each.
- Layer the jelly by pouring a thin layer of one color into a mold, refrigerating until set, then repeating with remaining colors.
- Chill completely by placing the mold in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve by carefully removing the jelly from the mold and topping with whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Enjoy your Birthday Cake Jelly Cat by slicing and serving to guests.
Notes
- Use cold water for blooming gelatin.
- Be patient with setting each layer to prevent colors from bleeding.
- Experiment with colors for a unique look.
- Chill between steps if in a hurry.
- Customize flavors with fruit extracts or flavored syrups.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean cuts.
- Make it a family activity for added fun.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Birthday Cake, Jelly, Dessert, Celebration, Whimsical