- Lumpy cream.
- Gelatin shock. Temper it!
- Frozen berries?
- Yes, but drain well.
Strawberry Cream Layer Cake
Strawberry and cream classic. Invisible gelatin skeleton. Texture play: soft sponge, airy cream.
Ingredients
1
set
Sponge Cake Layers (3 layers)
2
cups
Fresh Strawberries
1 1/4
cups
Heavy Cream
3/4
cup
Powdered Sugar
1 1/2
packets
Gelatin Powder
1/4
cup
Cold Water
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Mixer
- Pot
- Springform pan
Allergen Information
Milk
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Prep berries, puree.
Tip: Puree releases flavor.
2
✓
Flavor puree with lemon/salt.
Tip: Salt enhances sweetness.
3
✓
Bloom/melt gelatin.
Tip: Don't boil.
4
✓
Temper gelatin with puree.
Tip: Avoids lumps.
5
✓
Whip cream.
Tip: Cold cream works best.
6
✓
Fold cream into strawberry mix.
Tip: Aeration.
7
✓
Layer cake and cream.
Tip: Syrup for moisture.
8
✓
Chill 4 hrs.
Tip: Setting time.
9
✓
Serve.
Tip: Hot knife cuts clean.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 set Sponge Cake Layers (3 layers)
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 packets Gelatin Powder
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 pinch Salt