Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C

Separate egg whites from the yolks. Beat the eggs whites till they double in size

Add in the egg yolks and continue beating on medium speed

Add the sugar a tablespoon at a time to avoid deflating your egg whites.. Add in vanilla essence at this point

Add in the flour and baking powder gently folding it into the batter.... Till you see no flour streaks

Pour your batter into the pan and let bake for 40 minutes or till ready

Prepare your syrup by mixing your rum with some coffee.. Cut some strawberries for the filling

Once your cake has cooled, cut into three layers... Spray of the coffee rum syrup on each layer

Time to assemble.. Place some whipped cream on the first layer followed with the cut strawberries...add the second layer and do the same. Place the last layer and crumb coat your cake.