Description
Japanese Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful and airy dessert that features layers of fluffy sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and rich whipped cream. This beautifully presented cake is perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. The combination of light textures and vibrant flavors makes it an irresistible indulgence for dessert lovers. With easy preparation steps and fresh ingredients, this cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar (for cake)
- 120 grams all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 250 ml heavy cream (for whipped cream)
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- 300 grams fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gently fold in the sifted flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- While cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the cooled sponge cake into three layers. Layer whipped cream and sliced strawberries between each layer, finishing with cream and strawberries on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ensure strawberries are ripe for the best flavor. For added texture, try incorporating other berries like blueberries or raspberries. If you prefer a citrus twist, add lemon zest to the whipped cream for extra zing.