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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Delightful Japanese Strawberry Shortcake for Every Celebration

This Japanese Strawberry Shortcake offers a light and airy experience that celebrates any occasion with its moist sponge, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Can substitute with sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
For the Decoration
  • 2 cups Strawberries Use fresh strawberries or substitute with seasonal fruits

Equipment

  • round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar over a pot of simmering water until warm, then transfer to an electric mixer. Beat on high speed until pale and thick, about 6-8 minutes. Sift in cake flour while gently folding.
  3. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and springs back when pressed.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Slice the cooled sponge into two or three layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate, spread whipped cream, and top with sliced strawberries. Repeat layering.
  7. Cover the assembled cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better results. For a firmer whipped cream, consider adding instant pudding mix or gelatin.

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