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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

This Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a summer sensation, featuring fluffy layers of vanilla cake, velvety custard, and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1 tsp Salt Regular table salt works.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or oil.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can give a deeper flavor.
  • 3 Eggs Use flax eggs for egg-free versions.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a good alternative.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use almond or soy milk for dairy-free.
For the Custard
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Fine sugar dissolves better.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Crucial for creamy consistency.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use chia seeds for a vegan option.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Ensure frozen ones are well-drained.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Divide batter between cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting and cooling completely.
  8. Heat milk in a saucepan; whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  9. Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture, then cook until thickened.
  10. Layer custard and strawberries between cake layers.
  11. Spread remaining custard on top, add strawberries, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing. The custard can be made ahead of time.

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