COURTING CAKE

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This is a real summer treat and a good way of using up slightly bruised or over-ripe strawberries or making just a few go further. It was originally made in the north of England by young girls for their betrotheds, hence the name.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb butter
1/2 lb caster sugar or 1/2 lb superfine sugar
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 lb self-raising flour
2 -3 tablespoons milk
10 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
1/2 lb strawberry
confectioners' sugar, to decorate

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 190°C/375°F.
  • Grease and line the bases of three 7-inch round cake tins.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the flour, and then add enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared tins and bake for 25-30 minutes, until well risen and firm to the touch, swapping the position of the top and bottom cakes halfway through the cooking.
  • Turn out and leave to cool on a wire rack.
  • Whip the cream until it just holds its shape.
  • Sandwich the cakes together with the cream and the strawberries, reserving a few for decoration.
  • Dredge the top with icing sugar and decorate with the reserved strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 377.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15, Protein 4.3

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