Triple Strawberry Cake + When to Use Frozen vs Fresh vs Freeze Dried Strawberries

Triple Strawberry Cake (yield: 1 6-in round cake)
Vanilla Chiffon Cake
1 c (130g) cake flour, sifted
1 tsp (4g) baking powder
1/4 tsp fine salt
1/2 c (100g) sugar
1/3 c (67g) vegetable oil
4 egg yolks
1/3 c (76g) water
1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
4 egg whites
pinch of cream of tartar
1/3 c (67g) sugar
1. Whisk together the oil, yolks, water, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
2. Add cake flour, baking powder, salt, and first sugar and whisk to combine.
3. In the bowl of a mixer, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of cream of tartar until frothy. Add the second sugar one tablespoon at a time and continue to mix on medium-high speed until medium peaks form.
4. Gently fold the meringue into the first mixture.
5. Evenly distribute the cake batter between two 6x3 inch round cake pans that have been prepared with only a circle of parchment paper on the bottom (no grease!)
6. Bake at 350F for 25-30min or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool upside down on a cooling rack
Vanilla Pastry Cream
1 2/3 cups (378g) whole milk
3 tbsp (38g) sugar
1/4 tsp fine salt
5 egg yolks
3 tbsp (27g) cornstarch
1/4 c (50g) sugar
2.5 tbsp (35g) butter
1.5 tsp vanilla
1. Heat the milk, first sugar, and salt on medium heat until it comes to just below a boil.
2. Mix together the egg yolks, cornstarch, and second sugar in a separate bowl.
3. Temper the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture by slowly adding some of the hot liquid to the yolks while whisking constantly.
4. Return everything to the pot and cook on medium heat until thickened.
5. Off the heat, strain through a sieve and add butter and vanilla, whisking until homogenous.
6. Press plastic wrap directly on the pastry cream and refrigerate until cool.
7. Stir with spatula to loosen when ready to use.
Strawberry Syrup
3.5 oz (100g) frozen strawberries
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 cup (113g) water
1. Add all the ingredients to a pot set over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. Strain.
Fresh Strawberries
1 pint fresh strawberries
1-2 tbsp vanilla sugar (sugar that has been ground with dried vanilla pods)
1. Cut the strawberries into thin slices and toss with vanilla sugar to taste.
2. Let sit for 30 minutes before using.
Strawberry Swiss Buttercream
5 egg whites (165g)
1.25 c (250g) sugar
12 oz (340g) butter, softened
1.2 oz (34g) freeze dried strawberries, ground.
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Add the egg whites and sugar to a heat proof bowl and set over a pot of barely simmering water.
2. Whisk the egg whites and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture reaches a temperature of 160-165F (71-74C).
3. Pour the egg white and sugar mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on medium-high speed. (Note: many recipes have you heat the egg whites and sugar in the bowl of the mixer. I prefer to use a separate bowl for the double boiler and whisking steps in order to speed up the cooling process).
4. Whisk the meringue until the bowl is cool to the touch. Depending on your mixer this will take anywhere from 7-12 minutes.
5. Once the bowl is cool, add the softened butter a tablespoon or two at a time (you should be able to make an indent in the butter but it should not be so soft that you can easily push right through).
6. Continue mixing until the buttercream comes together. (It may look curdled at first but should eventually come together. If it does not, heat the bowl for a couple minutes before returning to the mixer. If it does not come together and stays thin, place the bowl in the fridge for 10-15 minutes at a time before re-mixing).
7. Finish with strawberry powder, salt, vanilla, and any other flavorings to taste.

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i love how you make them all seem like good options just to be used differently!

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The more I learn about cooking and baking, the more I learn it’s about flexibility and application rather than rigidity or X is right Y is wrong

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Yes, that's the video.

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That's because there is no bad option when cooking :)

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It's THE Strawberry Cake 🎂😌 Strawberry inside and out 👍

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A real strawberry bomb.

[@OGimouse1]

Needs strawberry Jell-O or the strawberry syrup in the cake batter

[@userjwny04]

​@@OGimouse1No the syrup actually brings moisture to a cake and retains it making it softer adding it before isn't preferred because syrup is for dry cakes only not cakes that are already soft and moist extra moisture can be a problem

[@userjwny04]

​@@OGimouse1As for jello it could melt and make the cake soggy unless used as a topping

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Going to a baker next time: I want a strawberry cake, but like, make more strawberry. Like seriously more strawberry. That I want that xD

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I like that you used the three types in the same cake! Love these tips! They’re so useful and quick.

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Thinking the exact same thing👍

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I’m pretty sure that cake is what you get served in heaven when you first arrive at the gates

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Angel: "you said you wanted a strawberry cake, right?"

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And THIS is What cake is. Not just plain frosting in between and big cakes. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@_Hanako_132]

Ngl freeze dried strawberries are 10/10 tbh

[@boredboi6279]

​@@_Hanako_132 the scariest thing about them though is imagine accidentally inhaling some and you're left there for like 10 minutes hacking up strawberry dust

[@mcloughlinguy4127]

@@boredboi6279i wanna snort strawberry dust

[@yowatt3279]

they basically turn back into strawberry when infused moisture, so not much choking.@@boredboi6279

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Strawberry cake is my FAVORITE and you just taught me the ultimate way to make it. My mom used to make a fresh strawberry cake for my birthday and any form of it always makes me nostalgic, and think of her ❤🍰 Miss you Mama.

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❤

[@Dafoodmaster]

The freeze dried strawberries are a stroke of genius

[@mae-pr7cf]

They aren’t freeze dried though, they’re dehydrated 😬

[@carloscanas4789]

@@mae-pr7cffreeze dried strawberries are crunchy while dehydrated strawberries are more rubbery, so no they are freeze dried

[@mae-pr7cf]

@@carloscanas4789 well that begs the question if you’ve ever had dehydrated strawberries. And I see where you’re coming from, most dehydrated food is rubbery but dehydrated strawberries snap when you bite into them.

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@@mae-pr7cfhaha how would you know that

[@soggysocks1238]

I want to snort the strawberry dust.

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I'll do it rectally. Better buzz.

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I want to see what will happen when you mix it with water

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The great British baking show theme gives me so many memories.

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I’m so glad someone else noticed!!!

[@sjenkins91812]

I personally appreciate the validation in my use of frozen strawberries when making things like jellies and compotes. They just mash better for it.

[@ZIMOU2014]

am i the only one who enjoys the moist cake layers better than the main parts of the cake

[@kuobah]

I wish that strawberry cake had whole strawberries on top as decoration 😩

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This guy is such a help! God bless all who have learned before us and passed it on through.

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I’d love to see regular length baking video where you apply your tips at different points to show us how these tips can be applied in a normal everyday baking scenario

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i would like to taste this cake

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Strawberry cake is the best kind of cake, hands down. Your tips are so helpful and make baking easier.

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I love how youre one of the only channels I see that does talk down to ingredients. You see lots of chefs and other food related content creators, saying you need to use these specific ingredients, never frozen, and always with these tools, in this way. NO, every ingredient, tool and technique has a reason to exist. They all have streghts and weaknesses. No matter how fancy or cheap, what matters is knowing when and how to use them. Great Work!!!!

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Genuinely the best cooking or baking channel on KZbin. Honestly better than the food network tutorial shows.

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I see your shorts all the time, but do you have any recipes. You make baking seem so easy.

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Recipe for this cake is in the description :)

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For going to the description directly while watching this short on a laptop: Go to the bottom of the short. In the right bottom corner you see three dots. Click on them. Then go to Description for measurements. Original comment The strawberry cake isn't on his Instagram yet, but the other videos + recipes are! Links to his socials are in the description of his KZbin channel page.

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pls upload the Chiffon cake recipe!! it looks amazing

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[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

Agreed.

[@meggerz5687]

My husband used dehydrated strawberries as rose petals for Valentine’s Day pancakes for breakfast. It was absolutely adorable

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This dude always seizes to amaze me. The cake looks amazing!

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I saw this and decided to make this for my dad’s birthday!!! It’s amazing. This is the perfect strawberry cake. My only regret was not adding enough fresh strawberries between the layers of cake (I did one layer of sliced strawberries between each layer of cake when I should have done two or three). 10/10 will make again

[@hulacat1555]

what recipe did you use?

[@rachaelpanda]

@@hulacat1555 the recipe from the video. The full recipe is listed in the description of the video

[@hulacat1555]

@@rachaelpanda thank you!

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i have to consciously shut my mouth while watch your videos, or ill start drooling😂 i Have to make this omggg

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the bake-off music is an excellent touch!

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great tips as always I love learning about baking on this channel it never disappoints

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That’s the ultimate strawberry shortcake!

[@nelsongonzales1263]

I like that you used them all on the same cake

[@yllka2262]

this made me insanely happy

[@club311gaming]

Your strawberries make a fine addition to my cake layers!

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I don’t even bake, but I can’t get enough of this absolute legends content.

[@ChesterManfred]

We don't talk about the canned ones

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The great British baking show ost makes this all the more better

[@eeee7950]

You’re so creative! I would have just said add the strawberry as garnish on top and make it into purée for flavoring 😅

[@limepelt2348]

That looks really good, and the music makes me so happy

[@VincentDoesntSmoke]

Holy hell is anyone else really want freeze dried strawberries as a snack now because those looked so good and I want to feel the crunch

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The king has posted again

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i'm gonna cry, this looks so good

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this is just.. *chefs kiss*

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You sound like Shayne from Smosh IMO, but it’s also from memory so I might be way off.

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i feel like shane enunciates his words a lot more

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I need a compilation vid of all these, they’re so cozy

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I love this! Thank you for bringing out of the box concepts to novice bakers like myself.

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Strawberry buttercream? Heck YES!🎉🎉

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You're a legend with these tips, saving us a ton of mistakes and time!

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Bro that cake looks divine. Bravo

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I'm glad that I knew all the answers, I feel like I learning

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Super strawberry cake!

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Looks insanely good

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That cake looks like heaven. 🍓🤤

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Strawberries are my favorite food so im already in love with this cake 😭💕

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Wow a cake I think I’d actually enjoy

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Perfect for spring time!!!

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Earned a follow. This looks BUSSIN

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I love your content and how you break things down

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the great british baking show music

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That looks delectable

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Looks delicious!

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I need this recipe from start to finish omg

[@AngryAlfonse]

Dude watching you soak that cake with strawberry syrup had my mouth watering. I don't generally eat fruit, as I don't often care for sweet things, but strawberry (and pineapple and tangerines) are sublime

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oh i need this recipe so bad omg

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Aw man goddamn that looks so good I'm a sucker for strawberry desserts

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This man is a culinary genius! At least in my eyes lol kudos & thanks!

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The ultimate strawberry cake

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That cake must be DELICIOUS!! 😋

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That cake sounds divine, like getting beat with a pool noodle made of strawberry

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omg the gbbs music, the nostalgia

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Feeling unsure of my naked body

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Stand back watch it take in shape

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Man what

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Nice

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Melanie Martinez strawberry shortcake lyrics

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Purrrrr love it all!

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I'm so happy to see this! Finally a cake with syrup and layers. After moving to the US I suffered with the cakes, two blocks of heavy cake and frosting in the middle 😢 no fruit, no layers

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Try mexican bakeries 🧁

[@BunnyFoooFoo]

@@whynot6642 I will look for them! I miss argentinian pastries too. Thanks for the idea :)

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I imagine that that cake with some chocolate ice cream would be absolutely divine. In the words of fredo “brother man can you give me piece”

[@stdjunior]

I realized what he was doing with the freeze dried strawberries & wanted to challenge him to a duel it's so damn good

[@S13N4]

Ughhh it looks so goood

[@gruntslayer3524]

One time I tried to put cut up strawberries on the outside of a cake, and they released so much moisture that all the icing slid off. Any solutions?

[@BikiniBottomDemolestor]

Um, dry them off with a towel first? You dont got common sense man?

[@ChesterManfred]

You could put them on paper towels, or get something like those dumb air fryers

[@JonnyJointy]

How about being even less specific next time?

[@gruntslayer3524]

@@JonnyJointy how many more specifics do you need bro. Water came out of the strawberries

[@gruntslayer3524]

@@JonnyJointy fr though, what didn’t you understand about the situation?

[@user-wj4pt4og3z]

I love me some dried strawberries its so good

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You just created my dream paradise sweet treat, now I want to make this so badly just to see how amazingly good it tastes

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This episode actually felt like a holiday for both the boys and me...i also feel like I'm in a holiday relaxing😂

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that’s so cool!

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I’m noting this, I wanna make this cake, so I’m super intrigued 👀

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Wooooah that looks amazing 😊

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Great tips, and the cake looks amazing!

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I'm positively salivating! 😋🍓 This cake looks amazing... I love strawberries!

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Oh my. The powder of pure strawberrinness.

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GROUND UP FROZEN STRAWBERRIES IN FROSTING DUUUUH Thank you for opening my eyes

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Strawberrytastic!!

[@TeaCakePony]

Strawberries are one of my favourites, thank you! ❤🍓

[@kathleen2754]

Oh my goodness that is one delicious looking cake. I can only imagine how good it tastes. Thanks for the info on strawberries 😁