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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Name: Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter (for greasing the pan; or use shortening or cooking spray); For the Sponge Cake:; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp whole milk (use whole milk for the best results); 4 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell); ½ cup sugar (½ cup + 2 Tbsp, to be precise); 1 cup cake flour (weigh your flour or use the “fluff and sprinkle“ method and level it off; see Notes for how to make your own cake flour); For the Syrup:; 2 Tbsp water; 3 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp liquor of your choice (optional; I like orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Cointreau); For the Fresh Whipped Cream:; 2 cups heavy (whipping) cream (36% fat; must be at least 30–35% fat); 3 Tbsp sugar; For the Decoration:; 1 lb strawberries (for filling and decoration; look for similar-sized strawberries to decorate the cake; buy an extra pack to increase your chances of finding berries of the same size); 10 blueberries; 2 sprigs mint leaves

Prep Time

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

2h 25m

This Japanese strawberry shortcake recipe features a light, airy sponge cake layered with fresh whipped cream, ripe strawberries, and a sweet syrup. Topped with fresh berries and mint leaves, it's a perfect dessert for any special occasion.

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Servings: 1

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1 Tbsp butter (for greasing the pan; or use shortening or cooking spray)

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 Tbsp whole milk (use whole milk for the best results)

4 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)

½ cup sugar (½ cup + 2 Tbsp, to be precise)

1 cup cake flour (weigh your flour or use the “fluff and sprinkle“ method and level it off; see Notes for how to make your own cake flour)

1 Tbsp liquor of your choice (optional; I like orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Cointreau)

2 cups heavy (whipping) cream (36% fat; must be at least 30–35% fat)

1 lb strawberries (for filling and decoration; look for similar-sized strawberries to decorate the cake; buy an extra pack to increase your chances of finding berries of the same size)

2 sprigs mint leaves

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

For The Sponge Cake

For The Syrup

For The Fresh Whipped Cream

For The Decoration

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

For The Sponge Cake

For The Syrup

For The Fresh Whipped Cream

For The Decoration

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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