For a Strawberry short cake you will need around 6 Berries
Here’s a recipe by
Preppy Kitchen
For a Strawberry Shortcake, you will need:
One 8-inch round cake pan, lightly coated with cooking spray
- 1 cup sliced strawberries, about 16 small berries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 (8 ounces) package of cream cheese, room temperature, 3 tablespoons milk.
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted. For the Custard Topping: 1 cup milk, plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch If using condensed milk (or evaporated milk), warm it over low heat until it is very warm. Do not let it come to a full boil! It needs to be just warm enough to pour (120 degrees F.) If using cornstarch, substitute for 3 tablespoons of the liquid when adding to the milk. Stir and continue to stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and reaches 240 degrees F.
Set aside to cool. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch round cake pan (or another round pan that is at least 2 inches deep) with cooking spray. Line the bottom and two long sides of the pan with parchment paper.
How do you cut strawberries for a strawberry shortcake?
The most important thing to remember when cutting strawberries is to not cut all the way through. You should only cut halfway through them. This will help you avoid bruising the berries and keep them looking their best.
Another way of cutting strawberries is to cut them in half lengthwise and then into quarters. Some people prefer to leave the skin on, while others like to remove it before eating. Either way, once they’re cut, they can be placed in a bowl and covered with plastic wrap. They can be refrigerated for several days.
If you want to eat the whole strawberry, it’s best to use an electric knife or something similar that will make clean cuts without cracking the skin. The fruit should be ripe if it feels soft to the touch and smells sweet. If it’s too firm or underripe, it will not taste good.
How long do cut strawberries last on a cake?
There are a few different ways you can store cut strawberries. The most obvious is to keep them in a sealed container with some damp paper towels on top of them. This will help prevent them from drying out and becoming mushy.
Another option is to put the strawberries in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. This will keep them fresh for several days, although they will become more shriveled than they were when they were fresh. Lastly, you can also just leave the strawberries out on the counter. They’ll stay fresh for a while this way, but they’ll still lose some of their crispness as time goes by.
When choosing which method is best for you, consider how long you want to keep your cut strawberries. If you’re only planning to use them within a few days, keeping them in the fridge or sealed container should be fine. If you want to keep them longer, freezing or leaving them out on the counter will work fine as well.
Do strawberries need to be refrigerated after cutting?
Refrigerating is the best way to keep strawberries from getting mushy. However, there is no need to refrigerate the whole fruit. It only needs to be refrigerated after it has been cut. To prevent the fruit from drying out, put some water in a small bowl and place the strawberries in it. Cover with a plastic bag and let sit for at least 15 minutes before refrigerating.
Another option is to dip the strawberries in a solution made of sugar and lemon juice. This will help keep the fresh fruit longer.
If you are eating strawberries right away, no additional steps should be needed. It’s best to keep all berries in an airtight container, but they can be kept out of direct sunlight, too, if necessary.
Will fresh strawberries make a cake soggy?
Fresh strawberries are a great addition to cakes, muffins, and other baked goods, but they do add moisture to the recipe. If you want to keep your cake from getting soggy, choose a recipe that uses a lot of whipped cream or heavy cream as a base. Cakes made with light ingredients, such as angel food cake, will not be affected by the addition of strawberries.
You can also use fresh strawberries in recipes that don’t involve baking. Just add them to your oatmeal or smoothies right before you serve them.
Fresh strawberries can be quite fragile, so handle them carefully while they’re still green and use a towel or baking sheet to place them on the countertop when transferring them to storage containers.
