To prepare a delicious strawberry and cream cake, we start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need 250g of flour, 150g of sugar, 100ml of oil, 200ml of water, 10g of baking powder, and of course, 300g of fresh strawberries, which we will use both in the batter and for decoration. The first step is to preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, making sure the temperature is constant to achieve an even baking of the layers.
In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, oil, water, and baking powder. Use a mixer or spatula to mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous mixture, free of lumps. It is important not to overmix, as the batter will become fluffier if not stirred too much. Once you have a uniform dough, take a baking tray and line it with baking paper, ensuring it sits well on the bottom and sides of the tray.
Carefully pour the batter into the tray, making sure it is evenly distributed. Now, wash the strawberries well, cut them in halves or quarters, depending on their size, and place them on top of the batter, slightly burying them in it. Place the tray in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 40 minutes or until the layer turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once the layer is ready, let it cool completely on a rack.
Meanwhile, you can prepare the cream. In a small saucepan, combine 500ml of water with 100g of sugar and 40g of pudding powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once the pudding has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely. In another bowl, whip 200ml of heavy cream until it becomes firm. Once the pudding has cooled, gradually fold in the whipped cream, gently mixing to maintain the airy texture of the cream.
Assembling the cake is an essential step. Start by cutting the cooled layer into two or three parts, depending on your preference. Soak each layer with a syrup made from water and sugar or with strawberry juice. Then, place a layer of biscuits, followed by a generous layer of cream, continuing with the layer, syrup, cream, and biscuits. Repeat this process until you have used all the ingredients. Finally, decorate the cake with a last portion of cream and grate some chocolate on top for a decadent look.
Let the cake chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to set well. Serve it with a smile and enjoy every slice full of freshness and flavor!
In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, oil, water, and baking powder. Use a mixer or spatula to mix all the ingredients until you obtain a homogeneous mixture, free of lumps. It is important not to overmix, as the batter will become fluffier if not stirred too much. Once you have a uniform dough, take a baking tray and line it with baking paper, ensuring it sits well on the bottom and sides of the tray.
Carefully pour the batter into the tray, making sure it is evenly distributed. Now, wash the strawberries well, cut them in halves or quarters, depending on their size, and place them on top of the batter, slightly burying them in it. Place the tray in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 40 minutes or until the layer turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once the layer is ready, let it cool completely on a rack.
Meanwhile, you can prepare the cream. In a small saucepan, combine 500ml of water with 100g of sugar and 40g of pudding powder. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once the pudding has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely. In another bowl, whip 200ml of heavy cream until it becomes firm. Once the pudding has cooled, gradually fold in the whipped cream, gently mixing to maintain the airy texture of the cream.
Assembling the cake is an essential step. Start by cutting the cooled layer into two or three parts, depending on your preference. Soak each layer with a syrup made from water and sugar or with strawberry juice. Then, place a layer of biscuits, followed by a generous layer of cream, continuing with the layer, syrup, cream, and biscuits. Repeat this process until you have used all the ingredients. Finally, decorate the cake with a last portion of cream and grate some chocolate on top for a decadent look.
Let the cake chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to set well. Serve it with a smile and enjoy every slice full of freshness and flavor!
Ingredients
Base: 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 375 ml water, 150 ml oil, 1.5 packets baking powder, a few strawberries, petit beurre biscuits 250 g. Cream: one packet pudding powder, 400 ml water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 300 ml whipped cream, Hulala syrup, one cup water, rum essence, 3 tablespoons sugar.