Nakameguro Saeko (hereinafter Saeko) : Is there a standard when buying cakes?
Konzaki : After all, it's a "shortcake". Not only when I was a child, but even now when I grow up, I'm excited when I eat.
Saeko : It's sold at many pastry shops. Why don't you try and compare the shortcakes of the sweets chain stores "Ginza Cozy Corner", "Fujiya" and "Chateraise" this time?
Konzaki: I'm wondering what the difference is. Honest review
How does it look?
Saeko : I bought the following 3 items at the same time on the same day
・ Ginza Cozy Corner "Strawberry Shortcake" 421 yen (tax included, same below)
・ Fujiya "Strawberry Shortcake" 420 yen ・ Chateraise "Special Strawberry Shortcake" 324 yen
From the left, Ginza Cozy Corner, Fujiya, Chateraise
: All of them are made of strawberries, cream, and sponge, but they look slightly different.
Saeko : The Ginza Cozy Corner is the largest and feels like a royal road
Konzaki : The shape is beautiful, and it will be appreciated if you make it as a souvenir.
Saeko : Chateraise is 100 yen cheaper than others, so it's small
Konzaki : The color of the sponge is also a little light. Fujiya is just the middle size
Saeko : Fujiya has a beautiful top cream with a lot of volume. But after all, when you open the box, the tension rises is the cake at the Ginza Cozy Corner.
What is the taste and texture?
Konzaki : First, from the Ginza Cozy Corner. The sponge is thick and has a slight elasticity.
Saeko : The cream is smooth and milky. Not only the top strawberry, but also the flesh inside is big and I'm glad!
Konzaki : Strawberries are sweet. But the artificial flavor of the cream remains in the aftertaste ...
Saeko : If you ask me, I feel like that. But I don't feel much when I eat it with big and juicy strawberries
Konzaki : Next is Fujiya. Not only mellow cream but also moist and soft sponge is good!
Saeko : When chewed, it dents softly and melts with the cream. It tastes and tastes light.
Konzaki : I think there are individual differences, but strawberries are quite sour. But the cream and sponge are sweet so it's a good balance
Saeko : The last is Chateraise. The cream is rich and looks like a ranch soft serve ice cream!
Konzaki: It is super milky and
leaves a mellow sweetness in the aftertaste. Because the cream is heavy, the dough is light
Saeko : I feel that the mouthfeel of the sponge changes slightly depending on where you eat. I wonder if I'm sucking the water from the strawberry and cream
Konzaki : The size of the strawberries and the whole is small, but the cream is rich, so I'm satisfied.
Summary
Saeko : Each had its own personality. Personally, I felt that Fujiya's "Strawberry Shortcake" was the most complete.
Konzaki : I agree. The sense of unity of strawberries, cream and sponge was perfect.
Saeko : What attracted me to the appearance was the Ginza Cozy Corner.
Konzaki : It's not just the appearance that matters, people and cakes
Saeko : Chateraise is small, but it was the most satisfying.
Konzaki : It's fun because there are quite a few differences when compared. Let's eat and compare different sweets this time!