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Japanese Fujiya Strawberry Shortcake

Fluffy Japanese Fujiya Strawberry Shortcake You'll Love

Experience the delightful Fluffy Japanese Fujiya Strawberry Shortcake, a perfect blend of sponge cake, strawberry jam, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour, but expect slight textural differences.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness in both cake and meringue.
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent ensuring the cake rises beautifully.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Consider replacing with flaxseed meal for a vegan alternative.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Aquafaba works as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vinegar Enhances the stability of egg whites in meringue.
For the Jam Filling
  • 1 cup Cherry Preserves Swap with raspberry or blueberry for an exciting twist.
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh strawberries are ideal for flavor and decoration.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream.

Equipment

  • 6-inch round pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (fan) or 375°F (no fan). Prepare a 6-inch round pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, oil, and water until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  4. In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with vinegar until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add in the remaining sugar.
  5. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the sifted dry ingredients, then gradually incorporate the whipped meringue.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
  7. Once baked, immediately invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While your cake cools, mash fresh strawberries and mix with cherry preserves.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Carefully slice the cooled cake into layers and spread a layer of the strawberry jam filling and whipped cream in between each slice.
  11. Apply a thicker layer of whipped cream on the outside of the cake for a beautiful finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best result, avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture and chill the whipped cream before layering.

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