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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

2022-04-21
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If you have tasted Japanese cakes before, you probably know how soft and fluffy they are. If you were wondering how to make a Japanese strawberry shortcake, with the help of this recipe you will learn how to make a cake like in a Japanese bakery. This beautiful cake is bake of two layers of vanilla sponge cake, in between, whipped cream with fresh strawberries, and all these goodness covered with cream and fresh strawberries. A perfect cake for Christmas, birthdays and parties.
DIFFICULTY
Medium
YIELDS
12
PREP TIME
2 Hours
WORK TIME
40 Minutes
RECIPE CUISINE
Japanese
INGREDIENTS FOR YIELDS

For the sponge cake:

  • 4 Egg whites
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Sugar
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) Milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) Butter, melted
  • 1 cup (125g) Cake flour

For the cream:

  • 1¾ cups (420ml) Heavy cream
  • 75g Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
  • Strawberries

Syrup:

  • 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) Water
DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Grease a 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan and set aside.
  2. Make the sponge cake: in a large bowl, or in a bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Then, gradually, while constantly whisking, add sugar, 1 tablespoon at the time. Whisk until stiff and glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, vanilla extract, milk and melted butter. Sift in flour and mix until combined.
  4. Scoop 1/4 of the meringue into the egg yolk mixture, fold until smooth. Then, pour back into the meringue and fold until just combined. Do not overfold.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cake from the oven, tap the pan on the counter, release and place it on a rack. Let it cool completely.
  7. Make the syrup: in a small saucepan heat sugar and water, when sugar dissolves, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  8. Make the cream: in a large bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste to stiff peaks.
  9. Assembly: Spread a layer of whipped cream on one cake layer, then arrange a layer of sliced strawberries, then spread another layer of whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on top. Spread the sides and top of the cake with whipped cream.
  10. Decorate: pipe whipped cream on top of the cake as desired.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  12. Before serving decorate the cake with fresh strawberries.

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COMMENTS (1)
  • L
    L.V.
    1/29/2023

    This is the perfect sized cake recipe for us! Quick question: if strawberries aren't too sweet, would it be okay to macerate and drain them or would this end up making the cake and cream too soggy?

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