Delicious and Fruity Strawberry Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 355 Fahrenheit.
- Grease a cake pan with margarine and sprinkle with flour.
- Beat the egg yolks, sugar and softened butter with a mixer until a light creamy mixture is obtained, then add the lemon zest and beat again.
- Add the flour, baking powder and egg whites alternately and mix some more.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, when it is cold, cover with the whipped cream
- and garnish with granulated chocolate and strawberries.
Adapted from a Recipe by: deliciascompimenta.blogspot.fr
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute the eggs with flaxseed meal or aquafaba. For each egg, use 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water, or 3 tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas).
Store the leftover strawberry cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for longer storage; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
If your cake doesn't rise, it may be due to expired baking powder or not beating the egg whites enough to incorporate air. Make sure to check the expiration date on your baking powder, and when beating egg whites, ensure they reach stiff peaks before mixing them into the batter.
Recommended Drink Pairings
Wine
Portuguese: Vinho Verde - This light and refreshing wine complements the fruity notes of the strawberry cake with its crisp acidity and slight effervescence.
General: Moscato - The sweetness and floral aromas of Moscato harmonize beautifully with the strawberries and whipped cream in the cake.
Beer
Portuguese: Super Bock - This pale lager has a light body and mild bitterness that won't overpower the sweetness of the cake.
General: Wheat Beer - A wheat beer's fruity and citrusy notes will enhance the strawberry flavors in the cake while providing a refreshing contrast.
Other Beverages
Tea: Earl Grey Tea - The bergamot notes in Earl Grey tea add an aromatic complexity that pairs nicely with the sweetness of the strawberry cake.
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