1.
strawberry shortcake; sponge cake with cream and strawberries
A light sponge cake layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. One of the most familiar cakes in Japan, especially for birthdays and Christmas.
Despite the English name, Japanese ショートケーキ is not the biscuit-based dessert of British or American shortcake. It is a soft sponge cake (スポンジ) with whipped cream and strawberries.
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Cultural note
A whole decorated ショートケーキ is the standard cake for Christmas in Japan, and a single slice is a typical everyday treat at cafes and cake shops.