“Strawberry–Banana” Birthday Cake
The simplest cake in the catalog: sponge cake, whipped cream, strawberries, and banana. There are no complicated techniques or unusual flavors here—which is exactly why it’s so often chosen for gatherings with guests of all ages, when you don’t know everyone’s preferences.
What Does It Taste Like?
First, you taste the banana—soft, rich, almost creamy. Then the strawberry kicks in, adding a fresh tartness that keeps the flavor from getting boring. The sponge cake is moist and juicy, and the white chocolate whipped cream is light. The cake is sweet but not cloying, and kids enjoy it without any fuss.
What occasions is it suitable for
This is a classic children’s cake: birthdays, kindergarten and school graduations, christenings, and family celebrations. But it’s not just for kids—the berry-and-fruit flavor is also perfect for an adult gathering, especially in the summer when heavy chocolate cakes aren’t the best choice.
Weight and Servings
A whole cake weighs 2.1 kg and yields 10 of large slices, each weighing approximately 240 g. One of the heaviest cakes in our catalog: it’s more than enough for a group of ten to twelve guests.
How to Order in Kharkiv
The price for a whole cake is 1400 UAH, and a slice is 140 UAH. The cake is made fresh for your event, so please place your order at least two days in advance. Delivery is available throughout Kharkiv, and you can also pick it up from Edison coffee shops.
The History of the Berry Sponge Cake
The sponge cake that forms the base of this dessert is one of the oldest pastry traditions in Europe. What makes it special is that the dough rises solely from whipped eggs: the classic recipe calls for neither yeast nor baking powder.
Savoy, 14th Century
The most famous legend traces the origin of the sponge cake to the 14th-century court of Savoy: a court chef was allegedly tasked with creating a dessert for the emperor’s visit, so he whisked eggs with sugar and flour. Hence the name “biscuit de Savoie,” which has been preserved in French cuisine to this day.
How the Cake with Whipped Cream and Berries Came to Be
The combination of sponge cake with whipped cream and fresh berries became possible much later—once reliable refrigeration was available. Until the 19th century, a cream cake simply wouldn’t have survived long enough to reach the table. It was then that desserts like the German Erdbeertorte and the French fraisier—sponge cake, cream, and strawberries—became established in Europe.
The banana joined this lineup in the 20th century, when tropical fruits became commonplace in Europe. The “strawberry and banana” combination proved successful for a simple reason: bananas provide richness and sweetness, while strawberries add tartness and aroma, and together they balance each other out.