Mini Strawberry Shortcake

8 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whip together the egg and 35g of sugar until fluffy.
  2. 2Whip together the egg and 35g of sugar until fluffy.
  3. 3Whip together the egg and 35g of sugar until fluffy.
  4. 4Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  5. 5Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, flavourless oil and vanilla extract.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, flavourless oil and vanilla extract.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, flavourless oil and vanilla extract.
  10. 10Add a small portion of the batter to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
  11. 11Add a small portion of the batter to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
  12. 12Add a small portion of the batter to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
  13. 13Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a whisk.
  14. 14Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a whisk.
  15. 15Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a whisk.
  16. 16Pour batter into a prepared 4 inch cake pan, lined with parchment paper.
  17. 17Pour batter into a prepared 4 inch cake pan, lined with parchment paper.
  18. 18Pour batter into a prepared 4 inch cake pan, lined with parchment paper.
  19. 19Bake at 350°F/170°C for roughly 40 minutes. Do a toothpick test to ensure it's done.
  20. 20Bake at 350°F/170°C for roughly 40 minutes. Do a toothpick test to ensure it's done.
  21. 21Bake at 350°F/170°C for roughly 40 minutes. Do a toothpick test to ensure it's done.
  22. 22Once the cake is done, run a butter knife along the sides to loosen it and remove from pan.
  23. 23Once the cake is done, run a butter knife along the sides to loosen it and remove from pan.
  24. 24Once the cake is done, run a butter knife along the sides to loosen it and remove from pan.
  25. 25Let cool completely, then level and cut in half.
  26. 26Let cool completely, then level and cut in half.
  27. 27Let cool completely, then level and cut in half.
  28. 28Whip the cream with 25g of sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until it can hold a peak.
  29. 29Whip the cream with 25g of sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until it can hold a peak.
  30. 30Whip the cream with 25g of sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until it can hold a peak.
  31. 31Assemble the cake layers with whipped cream and strawberries in between.
  32. 32Assemble the cake layers with whipped cream and strawberries in between.
  33. 33Assemble the cake layers with whipped cream and strawberries in between.
  34. 34Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries and thyme.
  35. 35Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries and thyme.
  36. 36Frost the outside of the cake with whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries and thyme.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 35 g white granulated sugar
  • 35 g white granulated sugar
  • 35 g white granulated sugar
  • 15 g flavourless oil
  • 15 g flavourless oil
  • 15 g flavourless oil
  • 25 g milk
  • 25 g milk
  • 25 g milk
  • 40 g all purpose flour
  • 40 g all purpose flour
  • 40 g all purpose flour
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 115 g whipping cream
  • 115 g whipping cream
  • 115 g whipping cream
  • 25 g white granulated sugar
  • 25 g white granulated sugar
  • 25 g white granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 10 fresh strawberries
  • 10 fresh strawberries
  • 10 fresh strawberries
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

Equipment

4x3" Cake Pancake stripscake leveleroffset spatulawhiskelectric mixertoothpick