Go Back
–+ servings
VALENTINE’S DAY Japanese Strawberry Shortcake (Light & Elegant)

Elegant Valentine's Day Japanese Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

This Valentine's Day Japanese Strawberry Shortcake is a light and elegant dessert that captivates with its fluffy texture and fresh strawberries.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, caster sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  6. While cooling, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar for sweetness.
  7. Slice each cake in half horizontally and layer with whipped cream and strawberries.
  8. Top with more cream and strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize your shortcake with different berries or flavor extracts to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!