Name: Fraisia
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup strawberry preserves; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ounces white chocolate, finely grated; 1¼ cups (10 ounces) heavy cream; 7 ounces (¾ cup) Classic Marzipan, room temperature; Green food coloring; 1 recipe Classic Royal Icing; One 8-inch layer Buttermilk Cake; 2 ½ cups (25 to 30) fresh strawberries, hulled

Preparation info

Makes
10
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

About

Fraisia is synonymous with strawberries. This European-style strawberry shortcake combines a filling of freshly whipped cream, white chocolate and juicy, sweet strawberries with a buttery, tender cake. It is topped with the almond-flavored marzipan.

Ingredients

One 8-inch layer Buttermilk Cake
7 ounces (¾ cup)

Method

Advance Preparations

Prepare Buttermilk Cake as directed. When the layers are cool, freeze one layer for another time.

If desired, prepare the Classic Marzipan as directed, and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying. Refrigerate it if it is made ahead, and bring it to room temperature when yo