Ingredients
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8
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8
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1
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4
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12
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3/4
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12
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1/2
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Directions
English North Country Strawberries and Cream Courting Cake
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Steps
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1
Done
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Pre-Heat Oven to 180c/350f/Gas 4. |
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2
Done
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Grease and Line With Baking Parchment, Three 7" or 8" Round Victoria Sandwich Tins. |
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3
Done
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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! |
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4
Done
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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. |
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5
Done
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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. |
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6
Done
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Whip the Cream Until Thick and Holding Soft Peaks and Add the Vanilla Extract If Using. |
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7
Done
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Sandwich the Cakes Together With the Cream and Sliced Strawberries - Reserving at Least 8 For the Top of the Cake. |
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8
Done
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Place the Cake on an Atractive Cake or Gateau Serving Platter/Stand and Sprinkle the Icing Sugar Over the Top of the Cake. |
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9
Done
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Decorate With the Reserved Whole Strawberries. |
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10
Done
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N.b. You Can Also Decorate the Top of the Cake With the Whipped Cream - but This Is not Traditional! |
