Summary
Strawberry cake is a cake that uses strawberry as a primary ingredient.[1] Strawberries may be used in the cake batter, atop the cake, and in the frosting. Strawberry cakes are typically served cold.
 A strawberry layer cake filled with whipped cream | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert, tea, coffee |
| Main ingredients | Cake batter, strawberries |
| Variations | Strawberry cheesecake |
| |
Overview edit
Strawberry cakes may be prepared with strawberries in the batter,[2] with strawberries atop them,[1] with strawberries or a strawberry filling in between the layers of a layer cake,[3] and in any combination thereof. Some are prepared with strawberries incorporated into a frosting.[4][5] Fresh or frozen strawberries may be used.[1][6] However, using cooked strawberries tends to lose its flavor and turn brown while frozen strawberries are mostly sweeter and riper. [7]Some may utilize strawberry-flavored gelatin as an ingredient,[6][5] which can give the cake a pink color when it is mixed in with the batter.[8] A garnish of strawberries is used on some strawberry cakes.[1] Strawberry cake may be prepared as a gluten-free dish.[9] The cake can be served with icing on top and sides of the cake.
Some versions are served chilled,[3][10] and some are frozen and then served in a partially frozen state.[11] Strawberry cake is sometimes prepared using a prepared cake mix as a base, such as a white cake mix, upon which additional ingredients are added to the batter or atop the cake.[12] It is sometimes prepared and served as a dish on Valentine's Day.[13]
Ingredients edit
Typical ingredients for a Strawberry Cake are unsalted butter, sugar, eggs,vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and milk[14]. The strawberries can be fresh or frozen. For the frosting, Whipped cream can be used or an icing which is made by mixing egg whites and powdered sugar. [15] Other ingredients include Jell-O to maintain it's pinkish color of the cake. [16] Also, Ricotta cheese is sometimes used as an ingredient in the cake batter or as a topping.[17] [18]
Gallery edit
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A strawberry cake prepared in the shape of a snake -
A close-up view of a strawberry cake for Valentine's Day -
A slice of strawberry cake -
A strawberry wedding cake -
A slice of strawberry cakes in buffet -
A strawberry layer cake with strawberries in the frosting between the layers and a strawberry garnish -
Swedish Midsummer cake with strawberries and cream
Philippines edit
La Trinidad, Benguet Strawberry Festival edit
On March 20, 2004 at the Strawberry Festival in the La Trinidad, Benguet municipality of the Philippines, the world's largest strawberry shortcake was prepared and confirmed by Guinness World Records.[19] The cake was prepared by several bakers and weighed a total of 21,213.40 lb (9,622.23 kg).[19]
In March 2015 at the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, 6,000 slices of strawberry cake were served as part of the events.[20] The cakes for the slices were prepared using fresh strawberries.[20] Additional foods served at the event included strawberry cupcakes, strawberry kutsinta (a steamed rice cake) and strawberry wine.[20] Some bakeries and restaurants purvey strawberry cake as a part of their fare.[21]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Mesnier, R.; Chattman, L. (2007). Roland Mesnier's Basic to Beautiful Cakes. Simon & Schuster. pp. 63–72. ISBN 978-1-4165-4619-1.
- ^ Lambert, Alison (December 2, 2015). "In season: Strawberry cake". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Byrn, A. (2011). The Cake Mix Doctor's 25 Best Birthday Cakes. Workman Shorts. Workman Publishing Company. pp. 31–33. ISBN 978-0-7611-6348-0.
- ^ Lee, S. (2005). Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts. Sandra Lee semi-homemade. Wiley. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-696-22684-7.
- ^ a b Miller, W. (2015). Whitney Miller's New Southern Table: My Favorite Family Recipes with a Modern Twist. Thomas Nelson. pp. 241–242. ISBN 978-0-7180-1161-1.
- ^ a b Edmunds, K. (2015). Destination Desserts. WestBow Press. pts 8–11. ISBN 978-1-4908-8254-3.
- ^ Lassiter, Lesley (2016-05-03). "Thinking About Using Fresh Strawberries for Strawberry Cake? Think Again". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Graslie, Serri (June 13, 2013). "Saving Grandma's Strawberry Cake From The Clutches Of Jell-O". NPR. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ Byrn, A.; Fink, B. (2010). The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free. Workman Publishing Company. pp. 22–24. ISBN 978-0-7611-6098-4.
- ^ "5-Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake". Yahoo Food. August 7, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ McCormack, N.J. (1989). Creative Quantity Cooking. Aspen Publishers. pp. 87–88. ISBN 978-0-8342-0058-6.
- ^ "'Best ever' strawberry cake starts with a mix". Detroit News. January 13, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ Pierce, Kim (February 3, 2015). "10 Valentine's Day gift ideas for people who don't like chocolate". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ Process, Molly Allen Taste of Home's Editorial (2022-02-14). "I Made This Gorgeous Strawberry Cake, and YES Every Bite Is Pure Bliss". Taste of Home. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Bateham, M. B. (1845). The Ohio Cultivator Vol. I- FOR 1845.
- ^ Lassiter, Lesley (2016-05-03). "Thinking About Using Fresh Strawberries for Strawberry Cake? Think Again". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Cake of the Day: Ricotta Strawberry Cake". Yahoo Life. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Strawberry ricotta cake". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ a b "Largest fruit shortcake". Guinness World Records. 20 March 2004. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- ^ a b c Locsin, Joel (August 10, 2015). "Get ready for 6,000 slices of strawberry cake in Benguet". GMA News. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ "Strawberry cake forever". Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
Further reading edit
- Gill, J.T. (1881). The Complete Bread, Cake, and Cracker Baker: In Two Parts. J. Thompson Gill, manager Confectioner and Baker Publishing Company. p. 205.
- Brigman, H. (2013). The Fresh Table: Cooking in Louisiana All Year Round. LSU Press. pp. 55–57. ISBN 978-0-8071-5046-7. Retrieved December 2, 2015.