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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake: A Sweet Summer Sensation

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and creamy custard, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Regular table salt works.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with margarine.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Can be replaced with flax egg for egg-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a great substitute.
  • 0.75 cups Whole Milk Almond or soy milk can be used for dairy-free.
For the Custard
  • 0.5 cups Sugar (for Custard) Fine sugar dissolves better.
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for thickening.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Chia seeds can be a vegan substitute.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Frozen strawberries can be used if well-drained.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture, combining well.
  5. Alternately add the dry mixture and milk to the creamed mixture until smooth.
  6. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Heat milk and whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a separate bowl.
  9. Combine the heated milk with the egg mixture, then cook until thickened.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering with custard and fresh strawberries.
  11. Garnish with remaining custard and strawberries; chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Chill the cake for at least one hour to enhance flavors.

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