I, hiikun, have a big sweet tooth.
I can’t live without sweets.
I especially love cakes.
My favorite of them all is・・・
a strawberry sponge cake.
Chocolate cake, cheesecake and Mont Blanc (chestnut cream) cake,
tiramisu, mille crepe, fruit tart, etc. …
They are all attractive and delicious, though,
No other cake beats strawberry sponge cakes.
I have had strawberry sponge cakes from various restaurants y shops.
What I would like to introduce to you this time is
This is the best strawberry sponge cake I have ever had.
Here it is…
“The Shortcake” (Henri Charpentier)
I have not seen a strawberry shortcake that surpasses “The Shortcake*”. *In Japan, we call strawberry sponge cakes “shortcakes”.
In my opinion, this is the best strawberry sponge cake so far.
Just eating this helps me forget
about what I don’t like.
I can say that this cake brings me healing and happiness.
This article is intended for the following people
・Those who are looking for a delicious strawberry sponge cake.
In this article,
I will tell you the charm point of “The Shortcake” and,
about when to buy and eat them.
I hope you will read it to the end.
Thank you again for your cooperation.
About Henri Charpentier
Henri Charpentier (Henri Charpenteir) is a brand of confectionery
operated by Suzette Co
under the control of Suzette Holdings, Inc.
The company was founded in Showa 44 (1969).
The head office is located in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
It is famous for its fresh confections and baked goods.
The store is rather common if you go to famous department stores across the country.
According to the official website information of Suzette Holdings, Inc,
as of October 1, Reiwa 6 (2024),
it has a total of 100 stores in Japan and abroad.
I did not know that the stores existed overseas.
The taste is the same no matter where you go.
If you go to a store in your area,
you can make a purchase.
I, hiikun, often visit the store
located in the Daimaru Shinsaibashi flagship store in Chuo Ward, Osaka City.
If you would like to check the map of the area around Daimaru Shinsaibashi Main Store,
please refer to this link.
Midosuji Illumination 2024 is being held.
(As of November 21, when I went to buy the cake.)
In the trees along Midosuji street,
beautiful illuminations in a variety of colors are lit up.
This reminds us that winter is coming.
I apologize for taking too much time until I begin to talk about the topic.
Let’s take a look at what makes “The Shortcake” so appealing.
About “The Shortcake”
Here is The Shortcake (¥713/tax included).
Maybe it’s because I didn’t hold the box properly,
I apologize for the slight collapse of the cake.
However, I was relieved that it managed to keep the original shape.
It looks really cute.
First, enjoy the cake with my eyes.
I always watch it for a couple of minutes before starting to eat it.
I ate it with hot tea.
To the left of the cake is,
Henri Charpentier’s classic “financier”.
I was only going to buy the shortcake.
But I couldn’t resist and bought it.
I started with the sponge dough.
It is very tender and light.
Some sponge cakes have dough and cream
that taste too strong.
Because of that, I can get fed up with them after a couple of bites.
However, that is not the case with “The Shortcake”.
The sponge dough is light and fluffy.
The cream has a strong taste of milk, though.
It is not heavy at all.
To be honest, the sponge dough and cream alone are delicious enough.
When strawberries are added
to such sponge dough and cream,
It’s already perfect.
I think it is a fascinating cake
that makes me want to keep eating it all the time,
I hope you will try it and taste it.
H had quite a bit of supper that day, though.
I always have room for dessert.
I was able to eat it without difficulty.
After The Shortcake,
I ate financiers.
The aroma of butter and almonds whets the appetite.
Henri Charpentier also offers a wide variety of baked goods.
If you are not sure which baked goods to buy,
I recommend you buy this financier for sure.
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When do I buy and eat it?
Reward myself.
First, I buy and eat it right after payday.
It’s a reward for a month of hard work and study.
I can tell you that I’ve been working hard for a month to eat this The Shortcake.
It is no exaggeration.
Grilled meat, sushi, pizza, shabu-shabu, sweets, etc. …
I reward myself for work hard by eating what I like.
In a previously posted article,
I wrote about the experience
that I had the first time I visited a certain yakiniku chain restaurant
to reward myself for hard work over the past month.
If you like,
please read this article.
For a change of pace. As a stress reliever.
I watch my favorite YouTube videos
and spend my free time eating what I like
for a change.
Regardless of genre,
I will watch any video that interests me.
What I’ve been watching a lot of that lately is
a video of the game “Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend…” (HD-2D version),
which was released on November 14.
A lot of people
stream their own play of the game on YouTube.
Which character of profession they use,
How they play the game, find important items, and beat the monsters,
I enjoy watching several people’ videos, comparing their play-styles.
I hiikun have no plans to purchase the game at this time.
I do not have a TV at home.
I can’t bring myself to go out of my way to buy a TV and video game console just for that purpose.
I am planning to buy a new computer next year.
I will purchase the downloadable version at that time and play it.
” Wouldn’t it be a spoiler to watch a live video before you buy it? ”
Some people may say so.
However,
I hiikun don’t particularly care about such things.
Rather, thinking about what I would do if I were in their position,
I watch other people’s videos.
It’s fun to discover all sorts of things.
While eating “The Shortcake” and financier cakes,
I was watching a female gaming YouTuber’s
live video of “Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend… (HD-2D version).
I was strategizing for future play by watching it.
I would say that it is a good stress reliever to eat whatever I like
while watching my favorite videos.
Gifts.
It also makes a great gift.
Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive a cake?
On November 28, I returned to my parents’ home for the first time in about two months and reunited with my family.
November is my sister’s birthday,
I bought “The Shortcake” (whole) and went to my parents’ house.
This is “The Shortcake” (whole 12cm, ¥3,078 including tax).
When you hear 12 cm, you may think it is small.
However, thanks to its thickness, it looks larger than expected.
Although it is a little expensive,
I am very satisfied with both the taste and quantity.
My sister and the rest of my family enjoyed eating it.
Not only for special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, and wedding anniversaries,
why not send cakes and baked goods to your loved ones as a way to show your appreciation?
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Supplement
Henri Charpenteir has a wide range of products
which are attractive.
From standard products such as “The Shortcake” to limited-time-only products,
the variety of products is overwhelming.
Not only Henri Charpentier (Henri Charpenteir),
I, hiikun, get only the standard items at every store I go to.
Somewhat conservative,
I rarely buy limited time products.
However, when I went to Henri Charpentier’s store the other day,
I saw that these cute cakes were sold.
Because it was just too cute,
I ended up buying it.
Here it is…
Its name is “Pom”.
As you can see,
it is an apple cake.
This cake is topped with apple mousse, caramel mousse, and finely chopped apple compote*,
on a cake batter called ” joconde”.
*Sweetened fruits boiled in sugar water
You can enjoy many different flavors in one bite.
However, it is a seasonal product,
By the time this article is posted,
the sale may have ended.
Please check the official website for details, including the sales period,
or contact the store directly.
Summary
This time, I have talked about Henri Charpentier’s
“The Shortcake” .
How was it?
As I said at the beginning,
the Shortcake is the best sponge cake for me hiikun.
It looks and tastes perfect.
To all of my readers,
rewarding yourself,
sending a gift for someone special,
why not buy “The Shortcake” ?
Hoping that all of our international readers will enjoy my blog site,
I transtrate most of the articles into English and Spanish, which I, hiikun, am learning.
For foreign visitors to Japan
I hope you will try it.
Also, although cakes originate from other countries,
I think it is now one of the most popular sweets in Japan.
I want people to experience “Japanese cake.”
I, hiiku, love it.
“The Shortcake”, which I love.
I finish the article,
wishing everyone a wonderful time
with ” The Shortcake”.
Thank you very much for reading to the end.
