Princess Diana's Birthday Cake Recipe

Bake a piece of royal history! This legendary cake recipe, featured in Woman's Day magazine (February 1988), is as delicious as it is iconic. Recreate the exquisite layers of moist sponge cake, luscious whipped cream, and juicy berries that would have graced Princess Diana's own birthday. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any celebration, transporting you back to a time of elegance and unforgettable flavor.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 454.4 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Princess Diana's Birthday Cake

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How to Make Princess Diana's Birthday Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 6 large eggs with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy (about 1 minute).
  4. Gradually add 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, beating for 2 minutes until the mixture is thick, tripled in volume, and forms a ribbon when the beaters are lifted.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup (60ml) water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, gently whisk together 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cakes cool, make the whipped cream filling: In a large bowl, beat 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream with 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, slice each layer horizontally in half using a serrated knife.
  13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream and top with 1/3 of the sliced berries (approximately 1 cup).
  14. Repeat with two more layers.
  15. Place the remaining cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.
  16. Garnish with the reserved berries.
  17. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

72g

Carbs

17g

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