Ready for strawberry season: Yuyuan’s “Strawberry Glow in Early Spring” has even the sheep excited

Strawberry naked cake: A simple and rustic naked cake layered with bright red strawberries and fresh cream that is simply irresistible at first glance. (Photo by Feng Huiyi)

Classic strawberry tart: Layers of strawberry jam and vanilla sponge cake alternate with vanilla custard, simple yet bursting with rich flavors. (Photo by Feng Huiyi)

The “Strawberry Ruby,” shaped like a strawberry, features a filling of light hazelnut-scented sponge cake mixed with strawberry jam and lemon-passionfruit custard, topped with a layer of strawberry mousse for a multi-layered taste experience. (Photo by Feng Huiyi)

With strawberry season here and this year’s bumper crop keeping prices stable, pastry chefs are showcasing their skills. Yuyuan Garden Hotel’s Rose Bakery has launched five limited-edition creative strawberry desserts for the season: strawberry naked cake, natural chiffon strawberry cake, strawberry ruby, Love Snowberry, and classic strawberry tart—each exuding a dreamy vibe.

This time, Lin Yixian, deputy head chef of Yuyuan’s pastry shop, taps into the trendiest craze of recent years—naked cakes—to present the most fashionable naked cake of 2018. Its simple, rustic design embodies nature, health, and deliciousness, making it arguably the most dreamy and trendy dessert of 2018.

Naked cakes have only become popular in recent years and are the new stars of the cake world. Their rise is largely due to a growing global trend favoring more natural, healthy, and flavorful cakes. In fact, the naked cake trend was heavily promoted in New York and can be said to have led the global craze.

The natural chiffon strawberry cake uses seasonal ingredients and fruits for decoration, subtly incorporating the enchanting vibe of nature into the cake, delivering a double delight for both taste and sight.

The “Strawberry Ruby” is shaped like a strawberry, with a filling of rich, lightly hazelnut-scented sponge cake mixed with strawberry jam and lemon-passionfruit custard, topped with a layer of strawberry mousse to create a multi-layered flavor profile.

Additionally, the “Love Snowberry” features a white cheese mousse base with thyme strawberry jelly and lemon sponge cake, offering a balanced sweetness and acidity. Its refreshing aroma and the rich taste of the white cheese mousse make it an instant hit with customers and a popular menu favorite.

The “Romantic Strawberry Roll” is made with a sponge cake base rolled around a strawberry-raspberry filling, packed with plump, fresh strawberries and berry jam, as well as raspberry puree. Like magic, it adds a sparkling gem-like sheen to the cake.

The “Classic Strawberry Tart” alternates layers of strawberry jam and vanilla sponge cake with vanilla custard, simple yet full of rich flavors. These five signature strawberry desserts bring pink hues and mouthwatering sweet-and-sour tastes, inviting everyone to enjoy the delightful early spring strawberry season.