Strawberry cake
Type | Cake |
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Course | Dessert, tea, coffee |
Main ingredients | Cake batter, strawberries |
Variations | Strawberry cheesecake |
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.
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]
History[edit]
One of the earliest references of a strawberry cake recipe can be found in the journal Ohio Cultivator in 1845.[19] In 1847, the same recipe appears in the book Lady's Receipt-Book by Eliza Leslie.[20]
Gallery[edit]
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A strawberry cake prepared in the shape of a snake
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A close-up view of a strawberry cake for Valentine's Day
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A slice of strawberry cake
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A strawberry wedding cake
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A slice of strawberry cakes in buffet
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A strawberry layer cake with strawberries in the frosting between the layers and a strawberry garnish
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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.[21] The cake was prepared by several bakers and weighed a total of 21,213.40 lb (9,622.23 kg).[21]
In March 2015 at the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, 6,000 slices of strawberry cake were served as part of the events.[22] The cakes for the slices were prepared using fresh strawberries.[22] Additional foods served at the event included strawberry cupcakes, strawberry kutsinta (a steamed rice cake) and strawberry wine.[22] Some bakeries and restaurants purvey strawberry cake as a part of their fare.[23]
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.
- ^ Bateham, M.B (1845). "The Ohio Cultivator". Agriculture and Horticulture. 1: 86 – via Google Books.
- ^ Leslie, Eliza (1847). The Lady's Receipt-Book. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart. p. 198.
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: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ 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.