Strawberry love heart sponge cakes

Ingredients of Strawberry love heart sponge cakes
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

Preparation of Strawberry love heart sponge cakes
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.

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cream and vanilla. Beat until mixture thickens.

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.

Sandwich together with sponge tops. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

Notes and Tips for Strawberry love heart sponge cakes
To cut out heart shapes more easily, freeze sponge cake layers for 2 hours or until almost firm.