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Fluffy Japanese Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Whipped Mascarpone Cream Easy and Perfect for Beginners

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A light, tender, and sweet Japanese strawberry shortcake featuring a fluffy sponge and rich whipped mascarpone cream, perfect for beginners and any occasion.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup (120g), sifted
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Large eggs – 4, room temperature (separated)
  • Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup (150g), divided
  • Whole milk – 1/4 cup (60ml), warmed
  • Unsalted butter – 3 tbsp (45g), melted and cooled
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Mascarpone cheese – 8 oz (225g), cold
  • Heavy cream – 1 cup (240ml), cold
  • Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup (30g)
  • Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp
  • Fresh strawberries – about 2 cups (300g), hulled and sliced
  • Extra whole strawberries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a bowl, sift together 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)
  3. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two large bowls, ensuring no yolk gets into the whites. (5 minutes)
  4. Add 1/2 cup (100g) sugar to the yolks and whisk until pale and slightly thickened. Stir in the 1/4 cup (60ml) warm milk, 3 tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. (5 minutes)
  5. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the yolk mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)
  6. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. (8-10 minutes)
  7. Carefully fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten it, then fold in the rest gently until just combined. Avoid deflating the batter! (3-4 minutes)
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the cake springs back when touched. (25-30 minutes)
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. (30-40 minutes)
  10. In a chilled bowl, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form but the texture remains silky. (5-7 minutes)
  11. Slice the cake horizontally into two layers. Spread a generous layer of whipped mascarpone cream on the bottom layer, then add a layer of sliced strawberries. Top with the second cake layer, cover with more cream, and decorate with whole strawberries. (10-15 minutes)
  12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and cream set slightly. (30 minutes)

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better whipping. Add sugar gradually to egg whites to avoid deflation. Fold batter gently to keep it airy. Chill mascarpone cream bowl and beaters for smoother whipping. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist and tender. Use serrated knife and chill cake before slicing to prevent squashing. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut cream and plant-based cheese.

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