Japanese-Style Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of a Japanese-style strawberry shortcake with this special recipe from Anime with Alvin. This version of the classic dessert starts with butter and milk mixed together and gently melted in the microwave. The cake batter is made by whisking eggs, granulated sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt until a creamy consistency is achieved. Cake flour is then sifted in and folded into the batter, followed by the addition of the melted butter and milk mixture. The batter is carefully transferred into pre-prepared pans and baked to perfection. Once cooled, the cake is sliced and filled with a delicious whipped cream frosting made from heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt. Premium Japanese strawberries are halved and placed on top of the cream, creating a beautiful and mouthwatering presentation. The final touch is a smooth covering of whipped cream around the cake, which is then decorated with delicate shell shapes. After chilling in the fridge, the cake is ready to be enjoyed. Each slice reveals a fluffy and moist cake, complemented by the light and slightly salty whipped cream. However, the true star of this dessert is the fresh, high-quality strawberries that elevate the overall flavor and create a delightful contrast. Whether it's a birthday, celebration, or simply a sweet treat, this Japanese-style strawberry shortcake is sure to impress. This recipe comes from Alvin's good friend Rie McClenny, adding a personal touch to this culinary adventure. So go ahead and try this delectable strawberry shortcake recipe and bring the flavors of "Death Note" and Anime with Alvin into your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- granulated sugar
- honey
- salt
- butter
- milk
- cake flour
- heavy cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- Japanese strawberries
Cooking steps:
- Melt butter and milk together in the microwave.
- Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, honey, and salt until creamy.
- Sift cake flour and fold it into the batter.
- Add the melted butter and milk mixture to the batter.
- Transfer the batter to pre-prepared pans and bake.
- Slice the cooled cake and prepare the whipped cream frosting.
- Halve the Japanese strawberries.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cream and strawberries.
- Smooth the cream around the cake for an even finish.
- Decorate with shell-shaped cream designs.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for about an hour.
- Transfer the cake to a serving platter.
- Slice and savor the fluffy cake, creamy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
