English North Country Strawberries And Cream Courti

Name: English North Country Strawberries And Cream Courting Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces butter; 8 ounces caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 eggs, beaten; 12 ounces self raising flour; milk, to mix to a dropping consistency; 3/4 pint fresh whipping cream; 12 ounces strawberries, hulled and trimmed; icing sugar, for sprinking on the top; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for cream filling)

Servings: persons

1
["Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.", "Grease and line with baking parchment, three 7"" or 8"" round Victoria sandwich tins.", "Cream the butter, vanilla extract and sugar together until pale and fluffy - this is very important, it captures air and keeps the cake light and moist!", "Add the beaten eggs gradually, mixing well each time. Lightly sieve in the flour - again gradually - and then add enough milk to make the cake mixture a dropping consistency.", "Divide the mixture between the three cake tins - giving them a gentle shake to level them, and bake in the pre-heated oven for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until well risen and a pale golden brown. Turn the cakes out and leave to cool on a wire rack.", "Whip the cream until thick and holding soft peaks and add the vanilla extract if using.", "Sandwich the cakes together with the cream and sliced strawberries - reserving at least 8 for the top of the cake.", "Place the cake on an atractive cake or gateau serving platter/stand and sprinkle the icing sugar over the top of the cake.", "Decorate with the reserved whole strawberries.", "N.B. you can also decorate the top of the cake with the whipped cream - but this is not traditional!"]

1176

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces butter, 8 ounces caster sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, English North Country Strawberries And Cream Courting Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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English North Country Strawberries And Cream Courting Cake

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