Strawberry Shortcake

Vanilla Sponge:

1. 1. Combine eggs, vanilla and sugar in mixer.

1. 2. Whisk on high speed until mixture is fluffy, tripled in volume. Continue to whisk till you have achieved ribbon stage.

1. 3. Gently fold in the flour, mix well just to ensure mixture is well incorporated.

1. 4. Lastly, add in the melted butter & milk.

1. 5. Pour the batter into cake pan, bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 25 - 30 minutes.

Whipped Cream (For Filling & Finishing):

1. 1. Combine Whip & Cook, icing sugar & vanilla.

1. 2. Whip till stiff peaks.

1. 3. Lastly, fold in gelatine.

1. 4. Divide the whipped cream into 2 portions for filling and finishing

Assemble the shortcake:

1. 1. Slice the vanilla sponge horizontally into 3 layers.

1. 2. Place a layer of sponge on a 8 inch cake ring.

1. 3. Brush the sponge with sugar syrup.

1. 4. Apply a thin layer of strawberry/raspberry spread on the sponge.

1. 5. Spread the whipped cream evenly.

1. 6. Place the sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream.

1. 7. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream just sufficient to cover the strawberries, place the sponge on top.

1. 8. Repeat the same steps for another layer.

1. 9. Chill the cake for 2 hours till firm.

1. 10. Unmould the cake form the ring. Continue to frost the entire cake.