Strawberry Pastry

                        

INGREDIENTS :

All purpose flour : 1cup

Sugar (powder) : 1cup , 3tbsp

Eggs : 4

Butter : 2tbsp

Baking powder : 1/2tsp

Vanilla Essence  : 1tsp

Strawberry Essence : 1/2 tsp

Straw berries  : 5

Heavy Whipped Cream : req for decoration

PROCEDURE :

                          

1.Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (200 degrees C ). 

2.Sieve the flour and the baking powder together 

3.Separate eggyolk and whites ,Using an electric blender or hand whisk beat the egg whites to form soft peaks.Gradually add sugar and beat till thick.

4. in separate bowl beat the egg yolks add powdered sugar beat well, add vanilla essence ,lastly add melted butter beat till well blended.

5. Now add eggs yolks mixture to egg whites stir with rubber spatulla dont over mix

6.Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the sieved flour. Do not stir or over-mix.

7.Bake for about 20-25mins till firm.Once done remove the cake from the tin and cool completely.Slice the cake into two to ur desired shape

For the filling and icing :

1. Take cup of water add sugar to sweeten. Add a few drops of Strawberry essence.

2. Use Store Bought heavy Whipped cream. or use homemade whipped cream. 

To assemble the cake :.

1.Place one sponge on the plate upside down  and sprinkle sugar syrup  and spread the whipped cream and strawberry pieces over it in a layer and cover with second sponge , upside down and sprinkle the sugar syrup  and cover with a layer of fresh cream slice of cake sprinkle the sugar syrup . 

2.The cake should be moist but still firm.Cover the top and sides with a thick layer of whipped cream. Decorate with strawberry pieces and whipped cream.

3.Refrigerate for 2-3 hrs so it sets well.