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Strawberry cake

This article is about the cake. For the Johnny Cash album, see Strawberry Cake.
Not to be confused with Strawberry shortcake.

Strawberry cake is a cake that uses strawberry as a primary ingredient.[3] Strawberries may be used in the cake batter, atop the cake, and in the frosting. Strawberry cakes are typically served cold.

Strawberry cake
A strawberry layer cake
A strawberry layer cake filled with whipped cream
TypeCake
CourseDessert, tea, coffee
Main ingredientsCake batter, strawberries
VariationsShortcake
Strawberry Cake
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy444 kcal (1,860 kJ)
64.4 g
Sugars46.7 g
Dietary fiber0 g
11.1 g
Saturated11.1 g
Trans0 g
4.44 g
Vitamins and minerals
VitaminsQuantity
%DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0 μg
MineralsQuantity
%DV†
Calcium
0%
0 mg
Iron
0%
0 mg
Potassium
0%
0 mg
Sodium
6%
133 mg
Other constituentsQuantity
Cholesterol133 mg
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2]
Source: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/2586250/nutrients

Overview

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Strawberry cakes may be prepared with strawberries in the batter,[4] with strawberries atop them,[3] with strawberries or a strawberry filling in between the layers of a layer cake,[5] and in any combination thereof. Some are prepared with strawberries incorporated into a frosting.[6][7] Fresh or frozen strawberries may be used.[3][8] However, using cooked strawberries tends to lose its flavor and turn brown while frozen strawberries are mostly sweeter and riper.[9] Some may utilize strawberry-flavored gelatin as an ingredient,[8][7] which can give the cake a pink color when it is mixed in with the batter.[10] A garnish of strawberries is used on some strawberry cakes.[3] Strawberry cake may be prepared as a gluten-free dish.[11] The cake can be served with icing on top and sides of the cake.

Some versions are served chilled,[5][12] and some are frozen and then served in a partially frozen state.[13] Strawberry cake is sometimes prepared using a prepared cake mix as a base, such as a white cake mix, upon which additional ingredients are added to the batter or atop the cake.[14] It is sometimes prepared and served as a dish on Valentine's Day.[15]

Ingredients

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Typical ingredients for a strawberry cake are unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and milk.[16] The strawberries can be fresh or frozen. While raspberries or sliced peaches can be used as an alternative, strawberries were the primary ingredient for this cake.[17] For the frosting, Whipped cream can be used or an icing which is made by mixing egg whites and powdered sugar.[18] Other ingredients include Jell-O to maintain its pinkish color of the cake.[19] Also, Ricotta cheese is sometimes used as an ingredient in the cake batter or as a topping.[20][21]

Nutrients

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A 100 gram reference serving of commercially served Strawberry cake has 444 calories, 11% fat, 64% carbohydrates,and 4% protein. The product contains no micronutrients and minerals.

History

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In pre-colonial days, Wild strawberries were abundant in North America.[22] Native Americans often ate fresh and dried strawberries.[23] Native Americans would create strawberry bread by mashing wild strawberries and adding cornmeal as a primary ingredient. Around 1607, Strawberry bread became popular with the early settlers.[24] Besides Native Americans, Europeans discovered how wild strawberries are better in North America than in Europe due to its bigger size and its exquisite flavor.[25]

Growth of strawberries marked the end of winter for Native Americans. Europeans have combined their version and created strawberry shortcake[26]

One of the earliest references of a strawberry cake recipe can be found in the journal Ohio Cultivator in 1845.[27] In 1847, the same recipe appears in the book Lady's Receipt-Book by Eliza Leslie.[28]

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    A strawberry cake prepared in the shape of a snake
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    A close-up view of a strawberry cake for Valentine's Day
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    A slice of strawberry cake
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    A strawberry wedding cake
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    A slice of strawberry cakes in buffet
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    A strawberry layer cake with strawberries in the frosting between the layers and a strawberry garnish
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    Swedish Midsummer cake with strawberries and cream

Philippines

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La Trinidad, Benguet Strawberry Festival

On March 20, 2004, at the Strawberry Festival in the La Trinidad, Benguet municipality of the Philippines, the world's largest strawberry shortcake was prepared and confirmed by Guinness World Records.[29] The cake was prepared by several bakers and weighed a total of 21,213.40 lb (9,622.23 kg).[29]

In March 2015 at the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival, 6,000 slices of strawberry cake were served as part of the events.[30] The cakes for the slices were prepared using fresh strawberries.[30] Additional foods served at the event included strawberry cupcakes, strawberry kutsinta (a steamed rice cake) and strawberry wine.[30] Some bakeries and restaurants purvey strawberry cake as a part of their fare.[31]

Japan

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Japanese style Christmas cake

In early 20th century, Fujii Rin'emo travelled to United States to study Westerned styled food. When he returned to Japan, he made his own version of strawberry cake by using primary ingredients like strawberry, whipped cream, and sponge cakes.[32] It is popular tradition to eat Strawberry Cake during Christmas season.[32]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  3. ^ a b c d Mesnier, R.; Chattman, L. (2007). Roland Mesnier's Basic to Beautiful Cakes. Simon & Schuster. pp. 63–72. ISBN 978-1-4165-4619-1.
  4. ^ Lambert, Alison (December 2, 2015). "In season: Strawberry cake". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Byrn, A. (2011). The Cake Mix Doctor's 25 Best Birthday Cakes. Workman Shorts. Workman Publishing Company. pp. 31–33. ISBN 978-0-7611-6348-0.
  6. ^ Lee, S. (2005). Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts. Wiley. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-696-22684-7.
  7. ^ a b Miller, W. (2015). Whitney Miller's New Southern Table: My Favorite Family Recipes with a Modern Twist. Thomas Nelson. pp. 241–242. ISBN 978-0-7180-1161-1.
  8. ^ a b Edmunds, K. (2015). Destination Desserts. WestBow Press. pts 8–11. ISBN 978-1-4908-8254-3.
  9. ^ Lassiter, Lesley (2016-05-03). "Thinking About Using Fresh Strawberries for Strawberry Cake? Think Again". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  10. ^ Graslie, Serri (June 13, 2013). "Saving Grandma's Strawberry Cake From The Clutches Of Jell-O". NPR. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  11. ^ Byrn, A.; Fink, B. (2010). The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free. Workman Publishing Company. pp. 22–24. ISBN 978-0-7611-6098-4.
  12. ^ "5-Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake". Yahoo Food. August 7, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  13. ^ McCormack, N.J. (1989). Creative Quantity Cooking. Aspen Publishers. pp. 87–88. ISBN 978-0-8342-0058-6.
  14. ^ "'Best ever' strawberry cake starts with a mix". Detroit News. January 13, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  15. ^ Pierce, Kim (February 3, 2015). "10 Valentine's Day gift ideas for people who don't like chocolate". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  16. ^ Process, Molly Allen Taste of Home's Editorial (2022-02-14). "I Made This Gorgeous Strawberry Cake, and YES Every Bite Is Pure Bliss". Taste of Home. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  17. ^ Marks, Gil (2013-05-30). "Strawberry Shortcake - A History & Recipe". Tori Avey. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  18. ^ Bateham, M. B. (1845). The Ohio Cultivator Vol. I- FOR 1845.
  19. ^ Lassiter, Lesley (2016-05-03). "Thinking About Using Fresh Strawberries for Strawberry Cake? Think Again". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  20. ^ "Cake of the Day: Ricotta Strawberry Cake". Yahoo Life. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  21. ^ "Strawberry ricotta cake". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  22. ^ "Local and Seasonal: Strawberry Shortcake". PBS SoCal. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  23. ^ Tribune, Chicago Tribune | Chicago (1988-05-01). "STRAWBERRY A TRUE NATIVE AMERICAN". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  24. ^ Corte, Michael La (2022-08-17). "The Murky Origins Of Strawberry Shortcake". Mashed. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  25. ^ Cohen, Tricia (2022-03-13). "Indigenous Strawberry Bread and its Lasting Inspiration". thymemachinecuisine. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  26. ^ Morris, C. (2022-06-24). "How Strawberry Shortcake Has Evolved Over The Years". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
  27. ^ Bateham, M.B (1845). "The Ohio Cultivator". Agriculture and Horticulture. 1: 86 – via Google Books.
  28. ^ Leslie, Eliza (1847). The Lady's Receipt-Book. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart. p. 198.
  29. ^ a b "Largest fruit shortcake". Guinness World Records. 20 March 2004. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  30. ^ a b c Locsin, Joel (August 10, 2015). "Get ready for 6,000 slices of strawberry cake in Benguet". GMA News. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  31. ^ "Strawberry cake forever". Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  32. ^ a b "Eating Christmas cake is a Japanese tradition". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

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