5 ingredients Mini Strawberry Cake Pots
This post on mini strawberry cake pots was first published on July 23rd 2021.
If you are after a family recipe, you got the wrong family. Not only we don’t really have any family recipes, but we also don’t tend to note down anything about them. This means most times we try and work out what was in something by making it over and over again. Gladly, these mini strawberry cake pots are the exception to the rule.
Our mother is a good cook. Like, a good one, definitely different from both our grandmas. But – there is always a but, you know? – she just doesn’t enjoy cooking. She is the best mum we could ever get, but boy the kitchen it’s not her realm. Which is a good thing – we learned all about independence and strength from her, rather than how to cook.
So how do I come about and share this recipe for mini strawberry cake pots? Well, there is quite the story behind this.
I was born in May, the prime season for strawberries. My first birthday cake ever was a strawberry & cream cake with plenty of ladies’ fingers drenched in sugary strawberry juice. I have a picture of this with my grandpa and mum holding me somewhere at home, might include it here one day.
Surely, I was obsessed with strawberries then, and I still am to this day. I just love their flavour and looking at them makes me happy – is that weird?! We have grown our own for two years now and I found it rewarding if it wasn’t for the snails having half our crop this year. Oh well, I guess we have done something for someone, no? At least someone enjoyed them!
So this strawberry cake recipe holds a special place in my heart. And in thirty years, it still needs to find a good contender. And doubt I will ever love something more than this on my birthday.
What are Strawberries? are they fruits?
We have already spoken about this in our easy strawberry lemonade recipe, but I am going to repeat it here anyway. Strawberries are actually not berries and neither fruits. They are an aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy part of it does not originate in the flowers’ ovaries, but from the receptacles that hold the ovaries.
The small seeds strawberries are covered with, known as achene, are actually the ovaries of the strawberry and contain the seeds inside them. That’s why it’s called an aggregate accessory fruit. Here to surprise someone else about this. I couldn’t be the only one not knowing!
Are strawberries good for you?
Well, now – like with everything, you need to eat them in moderation. And I don’t mean only the mini strawberry cake pots. I mean all of them. Why? Let me show you.
First of all – let’s go with the good:
- strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese;
- they also contain decent amounts of folate and potassium;
- very rich in antioxidants, fiber and plant compounds, they might have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control;
- also serve as a prebiotic, which means it’s great for your gut health;
- even considering their sweetness, they don’t contain a lot of sugar and are low in calories;
- may improve heart health, lower blood sugar levels, improve vascular function, may help delay age-related memory loss, reduce inflammation and help prevent cancer. (Web MD)
What’s the not-so-good?
- if not washed properly, they also carry a risk of pesticide residue – but we’ll cover cleaning at the end;
- it’s also fairly common to be allergic to them;
All in all, as I said, as long as you eat strawberries in moderation, you shall be fine. The recommended serving size for a day is 8 strawberries, but you’ll probably be exceeding this with the mini strawberry cake pots.
Can I swap something from these mini strawberry cakes?
Honestly speaking, these mini strawberry cake from scratch have so few ingredients it’s difficult to swap something out. In case ladies’ fingers are hard to come by or not to your taste, you can swap them for something else or make them at home yourself (they are not as difficult as they might look). Most recipes call for sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour and cornstarch, so easily pantry staples.
But beware that texture and soaking can be different we have all been there and it could come out a complete mess or puddle.
Can I make the mini strawberry cakes vegan?
If you are able to find an alternative to ladies’ fingers, I don’t see why not. There are also a lot of recipes to make homemade ladies’ fingers that are vegan right now, so it shouldn’t be much of an issue.
Vegan cream is widely available in supermarkets nowadays, so it’s all about checking the best option for you. We have made a version with vegan cream and digestive biscuits and it was a good one!
Does this recipe work also on a bigger size?
These are just small batch mini cakes, but this strawberry cake recipe can easily work on a larger scale. Depending on how many people you have to feed or considering your cake pan, you just have to add more fresh strawberries to the count.
We usually make a larger batch more than the one size cakes, simply because we can’t have enough and as soon as you try it, you will know what I mean!
It’s the right season for the mini strawberry cake pots.
Anyways, this is my mother’s go-to recipe. But rather than making it full-size, we went for these mini strawberry cake pots instead. Similar to a tiramisu, in a way, minus the coffee. And the mascarpone. So technically, nothing like tiramisu in taste, but you get the gist.
It’s such a fresh cake to have – especially with the heatwave we’re currently battling in the UK at the moment! Or in general the perfect summer easy dessert to whip up last minute. Perfect for BBQs or when guests come around unannounced.
Is it just us? How hot (hot) is where you live? We have struggled with sleep these past 4 nights – as in, we had barely any sleep to be completely honest with you. And during the day we are able to sit outside the flat, but very much not functioning. So a lot of the things we’re meant to be doing…well, they have to wait!
is using frozen strawberries recommended?
I am usually very flexible, but in this case, only fresh strawberries will make the trick. As well as using fresh lemons instead of concentrate. So the answer is no.
Why you might ask? It’s a question both of flavour and texture. You will put the strawberries to macerate with lemon and sugar to get that juice out of it, that strawberry flavour that we so much love. And frozen strawberries could also expel water while defrosting and make this much more diluted.
How to make these mini strawberry cake pots?
The process is quite easy and straightforward. You will want to wash first your fresh strawberry, remove the leaves and chop them. Then put them to macerate with lemon and sugar in a bowl, wrap it and leave it in the fridge. The longer they sit there, the more juice you’ll end up with (it won’t be like a strawberry puree, you will still have chunks to add texture). Then whip your cream and soak your lady’s fingers in the juice of the strawberries. Now the best part, get assembling.
Anyway, before I turn this whole thing into a moany little post, let me show you the essence of strawberry flavour in a pot!
Mini Strawberry Cake Pots
Ingredients
- 500 g of fresh strawberries
- juice of 1 lemon
- 6-8 tbsps sugar
- 1 packet of ladies fingers or savoiardi
- 250 ml double cream + 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries, remove the green leaves and then chop them into small bits in a big bowl.
- Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and put it on your strawberries, then sprinkle the white sugar and mix well.
- Cover with cling film and leave it to rest overnight in the fridge, so that all the juice will come out from the strawberries. A few hours will do absolutely fine ideally, at least a couple of hours in the fridge will still do the trick.
- When you are ready to assemble, whip the cream with just a tablespoon of sugar and set it aside.
- Take all the pots you may need, wash and dry them.
- Start by measuring how big the chunk of ladies fingers will need to be to fit comfortably in the vessel of choice. Layer some cream at the bottom of the pot, then start dunking the ladies fingers in the strawberry juice and place them inside your pot.
- Add a teaspoon or two of the strawberries, then add the cream. Keep layering until you have no space left.
- We have decorated with some extra cream piped nicely, then half a strawberry.
- Put each pot in the fridge for a good 3 hours to rest, so that the juice will make the ladies fingers soggy and nice.
Notes
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Do you see why we love these mini strawberry cake pots? Not only do they take relatively no time to make (if you exclude the resting time), but they are also so so yummy!
We have tried our hand at decorating the mini strawberry cake pots by placing half a strawberry onto each side of the little Ikea pots we used. Plus, we also attempted piping fresh cream to the top. If you fancy doing the same, I would recommend smoothing the top properly before you pipe it. We went for some very easy piping, but you do you.
You can make these single-serving pots transform into a giant delicious cake, just swap the mini pots for a large tray and you’re sorted. The decoration is really up to you, but I guess something similar can work? Also – just make sure you keep it as long as possible to rest in the fridge so the biscuits can soak properly.
And before I forget – storing the mini strawberry cake pots. It goes without saying they need to be refrigerated. And also, I would not keep them for longer than two days – we’re talking about fresh cream after all!
Cleaning the strawberries.
On another side note – I seem to be full of these today! – cleaning strawberries seem like something everyone is very concerned about. Yes, it’s been all over socials – TikTok, I see you – that if you put your strawberries in water and salt all the gunk comes out. I am sure we can agree to disagree on this. Or on our grandma’s method. But there is no denying that you need to wash them strawberries thoroughly.
So the best way we found – without making it gross, that is – it’s as below:
- place the strawberries in a bowl with water that is slightly warmer than their temperature;
- now, using your hand, just stir them for a minute and rinse off.
Easy peasy, right? And you can use them now for your mini strawberry cake pots. Win-win right?
If you are after some more strawberry recipes, we have the infamous strawberry lemonade we’ve been drinking all summer, but we also have a strawberry pie, strawberry passion fruit limonata, strawberry boba tea, strawberry milk, strawberry scones, nutella fresh strawberry muffins and a strawberry sorbet, among the many others. If you still feel like it’s not enough strawberries and need more cake recipes, we can’t recommend enough this mini strawberry sheet cake from A Cozy Kitchen.
Pin these mini strawberry cake pots for later!
Simona these look incredible and I love making fresh strawberry treats especially in the summer, I’m adding this to my to-do list for this summer as these look so simple!
Absolutely! I love anything strawberries and these hit the spot! Thank you for reading x
These look so cute, refreshing and tasty! One to try for sure!
Hope you try them soon! Thank you for reading x
A quick and easy recipe is my kinda recipe. Plus, I loooove strawberries too! Thanks for sharing. Pinned for later!
Then this is the perfect one for you! Thank you for reading x
Ladies you’ve outdone yourselves this time! This looks truly gorgeous! And could be easily adapted into a lovely,healthy breakfast too!
Absolutely! It would be such a great way to start the day! Thank you for reading x
Ooo, these just sound delicious and perfect for summer! I love strawberries, so will deffo be giving this one a try. Have pinned it too for making later!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
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Hope you get to try them soon Aimsy! Thank you for reading!
These look very yummy, I will let you know how they go once I’ve made them!
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Thanks for the recipe. These look really delicious, must make these at some point!
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I love mini things so this recipe already peaked my interest. This is perfect for me, as I am on a weight loss journey, this mini treat might work well on a day where I want a little treat. Thank you for sharing this easy to follow recipe. I love that you included about making the recipe vegan. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren x
Hope you get to try them and that you enjoy them as your little sweet treat! Thank you for reading!
I love strawberries! Thank you for sharing this delicious and easy to make recipe. I can’t wait to make this on the weekend. I’m going to be checking out your strawberry lemonade recipe as well! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you love both of them! They are the right indulgent treat for strawberry lovers! Thank you for reading!
Yum!!!!!! I love this kinda sweet treats. I would like to learn making it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Hope you try them soon, they are so easy to make! Thank you for reading!
Such a simple recipe and what a great post. I’m motivated to get on this right now. Thanks for sharing,
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This recipe is perfect for the summer. I can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing.
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Great post, and excellent recipe. Thank you for sharing this recipe, and thank you for alerting people about the risk of not washing strawberries properly.
Absolutely, so important to wash them well! Hope you get to try them! Thank you for reading!
These are so adorable and I confess, I love everything that has a strawberry flavor to it. That being said, I am TOTALLY giving these a try this week at some point. I’m sure my husband will love them too – and the recipe looks so incredibly easy!
Oh Britt that makes two of us! Give me anything with strawberries and I am down for it! Hope you get to try them! Thank you for reading!
this looks so good and oh so cute!! Strawberry season is one of my favorite times of the year and so I’ll have to try out this dessert recipe. Could also be perfect for picnics!
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! they are a perfect size and easy to carry too! Thank you for reading!
Okay, it’s official: this isn’t just a want, it’s an absolute NEED. I NEED these strawberry cake pots in my life right away. Literally down the street from us is a super adorable little farmer’s stand that has fresh strawberries (or you can pick them yourself)! Perks of living in the country, for sure. I gotta get myself down there and grab some so I can make these ASAP. They sound beyond divine!
Oh picking yourself sounds like such a fun thing to do! We never had a chance to find a place to go to, but definitely on the list! Hope you get to try them soon! Thank you for reading!
This looks delicious, thank you so much for sharing
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These mini strawberry cake pots look delicious and they’re the perfect Summer dessert! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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These look so yummy! We want to make these together this summer.
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I love strawberries and I definately like the look of these, will have to try them as we seem to have an endless supply of little glass jars that the GU deserts came in!
Well then these are meant to be! Hope you get to try them soon! Thank you for reading!
Simple! Recipe. Looks delicious. strawberries are coming into season and will be pefect for BBQ cookout or party item. Thanks for sharing.
That sounds like the best way to have them too! Hope you try them soon! Thank you for reading!
What a boujee first birthday cake!! Haha. These look lush as well btw. PERFECT for this time of year.
I also didn’t realise how many people were allergic to strawberries. What a rubbish thing to be allergic too! We love them in our house.
Claire.X
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Boujee through and through! I know, such a bad thing to be allergic too! Hope you guys try it soon! Thank you for reading!
This looks like a perfect weekend treat. I need to plant strawberries in my garden ASAP 🙂
Can there be used frozen strawberry too?
😳 Strawberries 🍓 are not berries and neither fruits? That I didn’t know.
This recipe is gorgeous, written in a way that is easy to follow and I just can’t wait to make. 🍰 🍓🍓
Bonus to this recipe is it is budget friendly 👛
I know I was totally shocked too! No one ever tells you in school. Hope you get to try it soon! Thank you for reading!
We don’t recommend it just because they might lose too much water and get water down for flavour. Thank you for reading!
Anything with strawberries and lemon is likely to be great!
Thank you Jamie x
Those are adorable! What a fun way to serve cake.
Thanks for sharing, these pots look a lovely quick dessert, esp for hot weather 🙂
Thank you Nic x
Wow, this looks and sounds absolutely amazing! I’m putting these on my ‘list of bakes to do ASAP’. Strawberry is the ultimate summer fruit and I just love the sound of these. Thank you for sharing Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Aww thank you Elle, means a lot to us coming from you <3
These look so good! Strawberries are Leo’s favourite, he would l love these.
Corinne x
I hope Leo gets to try them soon!
EEEK these look absolutely delicious! Definitely going to try this – I’m forever trying to curb my sweettooth and replace chocolate with a healthier alternative! x
Thnk you Mia x
What an amazing recipe!!! That looks so delicious, would love to give it a try. Thank you for sharing x
Thank you Harsha x
This looks so cute, love the ideas…
Thank you!
Wow, they look beautiful. If I make those I won’t want to share
Hope you try them! Thank you for reading!
OMG these are so pretty! I love strawberry shortcake which I feel is similar to this! Strawberry cakes are my all-time fav as well! I’ll be pinning this one for later. Thanks for sharing xx
Lynn | lynnmumbingmejia.com
Thank you Lynn – let me know what you think when you try them x
So cute!!! Yummy and cute. … Washing strawberries in red wine? Never heard of!
Apparently one of those grandma’s tricks…not sure about it! x
It’s great post! Strawberry is a very delicious and useful fruit indeed. Thank you so much for this great information and recipe. Have a nice day.
Thank you for reading Ibrahim!
These are delightful — thanks for the recipe (I love strawberries)!
Thank you so much Molly xx
What a great and simple recipe. Who doesn’t love fresh strawberries and cream. I can’t wait to try!
Thank you Mark!
They look delicious and really easy! Even I could make them!
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank you Eri!
I can’t agree more on the heat quotient. Had been really bad a few days. But since yesterday it is a bit better after some showers.
Regarding the recipe, my daughter loves strawberries. Need to see if she even loves strawberry cake.
Recipe seems quite easy. Hopefully will make it for my daughter.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for reading Rupali x
I need these! They look so light and refreshing and I love strawberries xx
Thank you Della x
These look so delicious and yet simple to make. Summer and strawberries just go together.
Thank you Kelly x
Sometimes our moms pass grandmas in cooking haha even tho was a previous teacher. Great recipe and look so yummy.
Yes, that’s so true x
Strawberry cake pots? I’M IN! These look super fun to make and super fun to eat! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Yay Lucy! Hope you like them x
These look amazing and I love the story behind them! My son is going to adore these strawberry cake pots! I can’t wait to make them for him. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
I hope he loves them as much as I did! x
This looks so yummy. I love that you included the benefits of strawberries and why you not have too many. Also, love the pic. Thank you for sharing.
Pastor Natalie
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Thank you Natalie x
These strawberry mini pots look so fresh and delicious! It’s a perfect summer dessert. I love strawberries too, I’ll sit down and eat a whole pack of them…but it looks like I’ll need to save some next time for this dessert!
Thank you Sarah – worth saving them, these are so so yum!
I saw these over on your Insta and knew I had to check out the recipe asap 😍 They look absolutely delicious and I’m with you all the way on the red wine! Xx
Yum these sound great! I’ll have to give them a try.
Thank you Lauren x
Aww thank you Lisa xx
We love strawberries at our house! These look delightful. I think I’m going to have to make them soon.
Hope you’ll enjoy them x
Hello, wow these look incredible!! I love strawberries so I will be making these over the weekend. Thanks for sharing! Alicia
Thank you Alicia x
You’re right, I never thought about it but just looking at strawberries makes me happy! I think because they represent the beginning of summer…
This dessert looks amazing!
It must be their pretty colour! x
These look and sound amazing! Plus really quite easy to make. Im a huge fan of Strawberries so this is right up my street. I don’t mind the high sugar tbh as I normally have a treat and count it into my nutrition app and make way somewhere else, so I’d love to give these a try. Thanks for sharing!
Love love love strawberries!
It looks delicious. 🙂
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Thank you!
I am such a strawberry lover in the summer. I love them on their own but this little pot is like a gift from heaven!
Rosie
Thank you so much Rosie, it means a lot xx
Omg this looks so delicious, and perfect for the warm weather we’ve been having x
Thank you Eleanor x
This looks and sounds amazing. I cannot wait to make it for myself. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Charlotte! x
This Looks Delicious. I Will try to make this soon!
Thank you! Hope you’ll enjoy it x
Wow these look so tasty and easy to make too. I could just eat some fresh strawberries right now so will definitely be giving this a try.
Thank you Kelly – my absolute favourite! x
Wow this looks Devine! I may need to try this out <3
Thank you Amy x
I love strawberries & this looks so good & easy to make!
So very easy, yet so so nice to have – need to make me some again, it’s my favourite! x
Mmmm this looks so good! Super simple too! Definitely going to give this a go!
Thank you Rachael xx
hmmm, this looks so yummy. Can definitely see myself eating this already.
Thank you Anita x