STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM

Strawberry cake with cream: a refreshing and elegant treat

Preparation time: 40 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Number of servings: 12

From the first bite, strawberry cake with cream brings a smile to our face. This elegant dessert has been savored throughout the ages in many cultures, symbolizing summer, joy and reunions with loved ones. Whether it's an anniversary, birthday party or simply a quiet evening at home, this cake is sure to impress.

In this recipe, we combine the light and fluffy top with a creamy cheese filling and juicy strawberries to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Let's get started!

Ingredients

For the crust:
- 4 large eggs
- 60 g starch
- 60 g flour
- 150 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Butter for greasing the tray

For the filling
- 3 sheets gelatin
- 500 g cottage cheese
- 300 g fresh strawberries
- 1 sachet of whipped cream hardener
- 300 ml sweet cream
- Juice of one fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 sachets vanilla sugar
- 100 g sugar
- A few strawberries for decoration
- Sugar Roses (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pastry
1. Separating the eggs: Start by separating the whites from the yolks. Make sure there is no trace of yolk left in the whites, otherwise they will not beat well.

2. Beat the egg whites: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with 3 tablespoons of cold water, using an electric mixer. When it starts to foam, gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until stiff and glossy.

3. Incorporating the yolks: Add one egg yolk at a time, mixing carefully after each one. This step is essential to keep the air in the egg whites, which will make the batter fluffy.

4. Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the starch and baking powder. Sift the mixture over the egg mixture, being careful not to lose the air in the egg whites. Use a spatula to incorporate the ingredients, stirring gently.

5. Prepare the mold: Grease a round pan with butter and line with baking paper. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.

6. Baking the cake: Pour the mixture into the tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes. Check with a toothpick: if it comes out clean, the cake is ready!

7. Cooling the shortbread: Once baked, leave the shortbread to cool for 10 minutes in the tray, then turn out onto a chopping board and leave to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the filling
1. Prepare the gelatin: Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water and let them hydrate according to the instructions on the package.

2. Mixing the cheese: In a bowl, mash the cottage cheese and add 2/3 of the sugar, the vanilla sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

3. Dissolving the gelatine: Heat 150 ml cream in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat. Squeeze the gelatine from the water and add to the warm cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Add this mixture over the cottage cheese and stir well.

4. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the remaining cream with the whipping cream stiffener and the remaining sugar until stiff. Carefully fold the cream into the cheese mixture using a spatula.

Step 3: Assemble the cake
1. Cut the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, cut it into 3 equal slices horizontally.

2. Filling the layers: Spread a layer of cream cheese on each slice of pastry, followed by thin slices of strawberries. Continue assembling the cake as follows: top, cream, strawberries, top, cream, strawberries, until all the ingredients are finished.

3. Decorating the cake: At the end, decorate the cake with whipped cream, fresh strawberry slices and, if you wish, add sugar roses for an elegant look.

Serving suggestions
Strawberry cake with whipped cream is best served chilled and is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. It is a great choice for a summer dessert, but can be enjoyed in any season.

Useful tips
- Gluten-free version: For a gluten-free cake, you can replace the flour with a combination of almond flour and rice flour.
- Strawberry alternatives: If you don't have fresh strawberries, you can use other seasonal fruits such as raspberries or blueberries, which will add a delicious tartness.
- Personalized sweetness: You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preferences and the sweetness of the strawberries used.

Nutrition facts (per serving)
- Calories: about 250 calories
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrate: 28 g

If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, strawberry shortcake with cream is the perfect choice! With each slice, you'll bring joy and flavor to your table. Don't forget to share this recipe with your friends and family so they can enjoy this delicious treat too!

 Ingredients: DOUGH: 4 eggs, 60g starch, 60g flour, 150g sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder. FILLING: 3 sheets of gelatin, 500g cottage cheese, 300g strawberries, 1 packet of whipping cream stabilizer, 300ml sweet cream, juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, 100g sugar. Butter for greasing the tray, a few strawberries for decoration and sugar roses.