Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bases of two 7-inch round cake tins with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten-free self-raising flour, baking powder, and psyllium husk until evenly combined, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the egg yolks, melted and cooled butter, neutral oil, Greek yoghurt, vanilla bean paste, and milk, then whisk until smooth and fully emulsified.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the yolk mixture and fold gently with a spatula until just combined and no dry patches remain.
- Let the batter rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the gluten-free flours and psyllium husk to hydrate.
- While the batter rests, place the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl and whisk with an electric mixer to soft peaks that gently curl over when the beaters are lifted.
- Add about one-third of the whipped egg whites to the batter and fold in gently to loosen the mixture, then fold in the remaining egg whites in 2 additions, using broad, gentle strokes to keep as much air as possible.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared tins and gently smooth the tops with a spatula without pressing down.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cakes are golden on top and a skewer inserted into the center of each sponge comes out clean.
- Remove the tins from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tins for 5 to 10 minutes, then run a thin spatula around the edges and carefully transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are fully cool, whip the cold double cream in a clean bowl to soft peaks.
- Place one sponge layer on a serving plate, spread the strawberry chia seed jam evenly over the surface, then scatter the chopped strawberries over the jam.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the strawberries in an even layer, then gently place the second sponge on top, pressing very lightly to sandwich the layers.
- Chill the assembled cake for 20 to 30 minutes to help it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot so it does not scramble the egg yolks.
- A completely clean, grease-free bowl is essential for whipping egg whites to proper soft peaks.
- Let the sponges cool fully before adding the cream to prevent the filling from melting and sliding out.
- For neat slices, use a sharp serrated knife and wipe the blade between cuts.
- A completely clean, grease-free bowl is essential for whipping egg whites to proper soft peaks.
- Let the sponges cool fully before adding the cream to prevent the filling from melting and sliding out.
- For neat slices, use a sharp serrated knife and wipe the blade between cuts.
