Hello friends, today I want to share an amazing Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with a twist. So, what's so special about this strawberry shortcake? We are going to be using a delicious lemon chiffon cake as our base, with a light coating of a delicious strawberry jam made from scratch, and of course, layered with fresh whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries. And perhaps the most surprising part of all this is, we are going to be using a plumbing pipe coupler! (Yes you read that right, a plumbing pipe coupler) to put this all together.The end result? A dessert that is not just pretty to look at, but absolutely heavenly to eat!
2/3cup+ 3 tablespoons Cake Flour or All Purpose Flour
¼cupSugar
1 ¼teaspoonBaking Powder
1PinchSalt (Vanilla Salt if you have some)
2ouncesVegetable Oil
2ouncesWater
4Egg Yolks
1 ½teaspoonsTahitian Vanilla
Zest of One Lemon
4Egg Whites
1 ½tablespoonsSugar
For the Strawberry Jam:
2poundsStrawberries fresh and roughly chopped
¼cupLimoncello
1tablespoonGelatine
1 ¼cupSugar
½cupLemon Juice
1pinchSalt
Zest of One Lemon
For the Whipped Cream:
2cupsWhipping Cream
1/3cupSugar
2teaspoonsVanilla
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Recipe Instructions
Make the Yellow Chiffon Cake:
Preheat Oven to 360° F
Prepare the sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick baking spray with four. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper again with the spray.
In the bowl of your mixer Sift the first dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Mix at slow speed for a minute, and the oil, and add the water stir until they form a lump free paste.
Add the egg yolks, lemon zest and the vanilla and stir until fully blended.
In another clean, grease free bowl, place the egg whites, and whip until tripled in volume, and are light and foamy. With the machine running, add the sugar, and continue to whip until the egg whites are stiff but we still have a soft peak (as per the video).
Fold the egg whites into the batter following the same technique the chef used in the video. And pour it into the prepared cake pan.
Immediately place the cake in the center of the oven, and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the center springs back when gently pressed.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool.
Cut the cake into circles to fit your individual mold.
Make the Strawberry Jam:
In a small glass bowl, add the gelatine and the limoncello and let it bloom for about 10 minutes.
In sauce pan, add the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, salt and the lemon zest. Bring to boil and add the bloomed gelatine. Reduce the heat and cook slowly for about 1 hour.
Make the Whipped Cream:
Whip the cream for a couple minutes, add the sugar and vanilla and keep whipping until you have the right consistency!
NOTE: To put the cakes together, follow the directions on the Video. You’ll need an extra 2 to 3 strawberries per serving. The Chef used a 2 ½ inch wide and 3-inch-high mold.
Pro-Tips
Pro Tip: Make The Cake A Day Ahead
Make the cake first the day before, then assemble the cake with whipped cream and strawberries just before serving. The fluffy sponge cake holds its shape better if it’s rested overnight, and brushing the cake layers with strawberry syrup ensures they’re juicy.
Bonus Pro Tip: Cut With A Warm Knife
For a stunning finish, cut the cake with a warm, thin knife (wipe it between slices). It keeps those layers neat and showcases your amazing recipe like a pro.
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