Strawberry love heart sponge cakes

This romantic recipe is the winner of this week's Valentine's Day food fight.

Makes 6

Ingredients
* 350g double unfilled round sponge cake (see note)
* 250g cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup thickened cream
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 250g strawberries, hulled, sliced
* 1/2 cup strawberry jam
* 1 tablespoon pure icing sugar


Method
1. Place sponge cake layers on a chopping board. Using an 8cm heart-shaped cutter, cut 3 hearts from each cake. Using a sharp knife, gently split each heart in half.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cream and vanilla. Beat until mixture thickens.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture over sponge cake bases. Top with strawberry slices. Place jam in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high (100%) for 30 seconds or until warm and runny. Spoon warm jam over strawberries.
4. Sandwich together with sponge tops. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Notes & tips
* To cut out heart shapes more easily, freeze sponge cake layers for 2 hours or until almost firm.

Source
Super Food Ideas - Page 24
Recipe by Michelle Noerianto