Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Layer upon layer

Strawberry & cream shortcake

PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION & COOLING TIME)

The trick to cutting a spectacular layered cake like this is to ensure that it is refrigerated for a few hours to allow the shortbread to soften slightly. Choose a good sharp knife and cut with a fast sawing action – avoid applying too much pressure or the filling

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