Description
A light, fluffy sponge cake layered with sweet strawberries and luscious whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 grams) cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) milk
- 3 tablespoons (40 grams) neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (480 grams) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 6 to 8 tablespoons powdered sugar, to taste
- 12 to 16 ounces fresh strawberries, washed and dried
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottoms of your cake pans with parchment paper.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until pale and thick. Mix in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy, gradually adding the remaining sugar until firm peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture and then fold in the rest until combined. Sift the dry ingredients over the batter and fold gently.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and tap lightly to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes for two 6-inch pans or 23-25 minutes for one 8-inch pan, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dissolve sugar in warm water for syrup and let it cool.
- Whip the cold cream at medium speed until thick, then incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
- Slice the cooled cake layers in half horizontally and brush with syrup if using.
- Layer the cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, frosting the top and sides with the remaining cream. Decorate with whole strawberries.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use very fresh strawberries for the best flavor and ensure your whipping cream is cold for better peaks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese