25 Drool-Worthy Strawberry Dessert Recipes - The Cuddl (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep strawberries from leaking on a cake? ›

Sugar and Stabilisation: Toss the sliced or halved strawberries with a sprinkle of sugar to draw out excess moisture. Allowing the strawberries to sit for a few minutes helps release some of their juices. Alternatively, macerate the strawberries by combining them with sugar and letting them sit for an hour or two.

You can glaze them and then add to cake. I would leave them as they are. Sliced fresh ripe strawberries are a delightful addition to a light frosted sponge cake. You could cook them into a jam or a compote but I recommend not overloading On the sweetness.

Although this strawberry cake starts with a boxed cake mix, it does have fresh strawberries in it. You'll add 1 cup of pureed strawberries to the cake batter. Just enough to add a fresh flavor and extra moisture. Add a small box of strawberry gelatin to the batter.

Wash and cut the strawberries, then place them on top of the cake. To really make the strawberries pop and give them a glossy sheen, cover them with warm fruit preserves. Brush the preserves on the strawberries instead of drizzling them.

Place in air-tight glassware: Transfer unwashed strawberries into a glass food storage container or mason jar and make sure it's sealed tight. Paper towel method: Place a clean, dry paper towel in a container and put unwashed strawberries on top. Close the lid and place the container in the refrigerator.

Cover the cake with a fatty layer (waterproofing) to protect it from the high moisture content of the fruit. I've used flavoured whipped cream, chocolate ganache and assorted buttercreams.

Storage Tips

Sliced fresh strawberries will last in a cake for 3 days in the refrigerator. To Freeze. Fully frosted or unfrosted cake can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Generally, speaking, you can use fresh and frozen berries interchangeably in your baking recipes, but you may need to make a few tweaks to ensure it comes out perfectly.

Beyond that, studies have shown that while washing produce in a baking soda solution can reduce pesticide residues by 66.7–98.9%, washing in tap water alone can reduce by 26.7–62.9%.

Starting from the outside perimeter of the cake, place a ring of strawberries (flat-side down) with the points facing out. Create overlapping circles until the cake is covered. Continue layering concentric rings of strawberries around the cake, overlapping each layer slightly, until you reach the center.

Why is my strawberry cake so dense? ›

Your cake is too dense A cake that is overly dense typically has too much liquid, too much sugar or too little leavening (not excess flour, as is commonly thought).

Yes, dogs can eat strawberries. “Dogs can eat strawberries in moderation,” says Dr. Jennifer Power, D.V.M., senior veterinarian at Small Door Vet, a chain of veterinary facilities in the Northeast. “They are a safe and healthy treat for most dogs due to their low-calorie and high-nutrient content.”

Store in a cool, dry place

If you're planning to eat the chocolate-covered strawberries on the same day, store them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and uncovered. It is best to not refrigerate them, as this will keep them fresh and prevent them from sweating.

Cakes With Fresh Berries

To work ahead, you can always frost the final layer of the buttercream, add any ganache drips, and store the cake overnight in the refrigerator. Then finish the rest of the decorating the day the cake is due to keep those berries looking fresh.

If you want to keep your strawberry cake longer than five days, you can freeze it. We recommend freezing the individual, unfrosted layers. Just wrap the (completely cooled) layers tightly in storage wrap. Follow that with a layer of aluminum foil labeled with the date.

Wrap it up tight

Once your cake has cooled and has been removed from its tin, carefully wrap it in a double layer of plastic wrap. Make sure this is well sealed, then wrap it is a double layer of foil. Place the cake in a well sealed container and store in a dark, cool and dry place.