Japanese Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Indulgent Recipe at Home
Indulge in the delightful layers of Japanese Strawberry Shortcake, a perfect blend of light sponge cake and fresh strawberries.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooled, slice the cakes in half horizontally.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream and strawberries between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Japanese Strawberry Shortcake, dessert, cake, strawberries