Fluffy Japanese Christmas Cake (Strawberry Shortcake)

Name: Fluffy Japanese Christmas Cake (Strawberry Shortcake)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 2 egg yolk; 60 g white caster sugar; ½ tsp lemon juice; 60 g cake flour (sifted); 20 g unsalted butter (melted + extra to grease the cake pan); 1 tbsp milk; 20 g white caster sugar; 40 ml water; 1 tbsp liquor of choice ((optional) I used Grand Marnier or Contreau); 300 g heavy cream (at least 36% milk fat - thoroughly chilled); 3 tbsp powdered sugar; 3 drops vanilla essence (of half the amount of vanilla extract); 12 strawberries; mint leaves (optional for decoration)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Wow your family and friends this holiday season with this stunning Japanese Christmas cake made with light and fluffy sponge, sweet whipped cream, and vibrant fresh strawberries.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:05:00 GMT