BirthdayChristmasJapaneseNew YearPastry 101Sweets/DessertsValentine's Day Chef’s Japanese Strawberry Shortcake (Ichigo Shortcake) by Norie August 13, 2026 August 13, 2026 Look closely at the cake slice emoji on your phone (🍰)—it is directly modeled after classic Japanese strawberry shortcake, with its signature …
BirthdayChristmasFrenchJapanesePastry 101Sweets/Desserts Japanese Sponge Cake: Professional Pâte Génoise for Shortcakes by Norie August 8, 2026 August 8, 2026 A classic Japanese sponge cake (Pâte Génoise) relies entirely on egg aeration for its rise. As a result, the sponge develops an …