Luxury Strawberry Jelly Cake

INGREDIENTS: ⠀
11 strawberries⠀
1 7-inch round sponge cake⠀
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STRAWBERRY JELLY:⠀
5 ounces strawberries, quartered⠀
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar⠀
1/2 tablespoon powdered gelatin plus 1 tablespoon water⠀
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LEMON GELATIN:⠀
1 3/4 cups water⠀
3 tablespoons granulated sugar⠀
5 sheet gelatin, soaked in ice water⠀
1/3 cup lemon juice⠀
2 tablespoons honey⠀
Gold leaf, optional⠀
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WHIPPED CREAM:⠀
3/4 tablespoon granulated sugar⠀
1/2 tablespoon cherry fruit brandy⠀
3/4 cup heavy cream⠀
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STEPS:⠀
🔹In a 7-inch round cake pan, add the sponge cake round. Line with whole strawberries. Set aside.⠀
🔹In a food processor, add strawberry jelly ingredients and blend to combine.⠀
🔹Line a 4-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap. Pour in the strawberry jelly mixture and cool until hardened.⠀
🔹In a mixing bowl, add sugar, cherry brandy and heavy cream. Allow to sit for 8 minutes, then whip to soft peaks. Top set strawberry jelly with a layer of whipped cream and cool in freezer until set.⠀
🔹In a saucepan over medium heat, add water and sugar. Add soaked sheet gelatin and allow to melt. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, honey and gold leaf and stir until combined. 🔹Pour one-third of the gelatin mixture overtop of the sponge cake layer. Add the set strawberry jelly, and cover cake with remaining gelatin mixture.⠀
🔹Place in refrigerator until set. Remove from mold. Add garnishes and serve.⠀