Monday, January 25, 2010

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake



My son is 8 months old today and for the past few months I will bake a cake to mark each of his 'month day'. In a way I am also trying to practice on my baking skills so that hopefully I am confident enough to bake his 1st birthday this May. If you have been following my blog, you should know by now that I am lousy at baking (except bread making which I just pick up) and the main reason is that I am not discipline enough to follow the recipe to the T...If it says mix for 3 mins, I will just do 2 mins...if it says add nuts, I will add raisins too...I can't explain why. Hub says because I am stubborn but I reckon it's because I believe in going with the flow (or mood) in cooking...

Back to the cake, I love Strawberry Shortcake especially the ones from Bakerzin. And I was so delighted when Daniel Tay decided to disclose the recipe for this cake in his book (Just Desserts and other baked treats) and I just have to bring it along to US ; ))


Verdict: It's really good! Taste exactly like the one they sell, I admire Daniel Tay for disclosing this recipe ; P.
P.S. It will look better if you use a cake ring to assemble the cake with the chantilly cream. I forgot to bring mine to US so have to do it free-hand....Well it looks rustic isn't it ; p

7 comments:

Cynthia said...

This is absolutely my fav cake too!!!

Happy Belly said...

I always request for this cake on my birthday but it's quite expensive ; ))
U can try to bake it when u are free, it tastes like the one they sell ; ))

Pam said...

Can you share the recipe with me? this is my daughter's favorite cake and I have been looking for it for a long time. She'll love it for her 10th Birthday next month. Thanks!

Happy Belly said...

Hi Pam,
Can you give me your email add so that I can send you the recipe?
Will not post your email address so don't worry ; )

Siyun said...
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Happy Belly said...

Hi Siyun,
I am sorry that I just saw your comment. I have just managed to set up my internet account in my new house. My recipe for this post is in my hard drive which is in my shipment from SG. It should arrive by this month and I will try to email you once I get it. Hope you don't mind...