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Japanese Strawberry Cake

Japanese Strawberry Cake

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  • Author: Penelope Hartwell
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Japanese Strawberry Cake that is as light and fluffy as a cloud. This enchanting dessert features a soft sponge layered with fresh strawberries and topped with luscious whipped cream, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this cake is not just a treat for your taste buds—it’s a feast for the eyes. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this impressive dessert, ensuring every slice is as beautiful as it is delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 80 g whole milk
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 75 g cake flour
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 70 g sugar
  • 340 g fresh strawberries (divided)
  • 280 g heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar for strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for sugar syrup
  • 3 tablespoons hot water for sugar syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
  2. Melt the butter in milk. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale; then mix in the flour.
  3. In another bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks and gently fold into the batter.
  4. Pour batter into a greased round pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  5. Whip cream with confectioners sugar until soft peaks form.
  6. Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally, brush layers with sugar syrup, add whipped cream and strawberries between layers.
  7. Decorate with remaining whipped cream and strawberries; chill for an hour before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 394
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 27.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 17.0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10.7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31.9g
  • Fiber: 1.0g
  • Protein: 6.8g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg