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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Discover the Strawberry Custard Delight Cake, a delightful dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake and creamy custard with fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sift for lighter texture
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt Use kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Can substitute with cane sugar
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for enhanced taste
  • 1 cup whole milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
For the Custard
  • 0.5 cups cornstarch Tapioca starch can be used as alternative
  • 0.5 cups sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute
  • 6 large egg yolks Do not use the whites
For the Assembly
  • 2 cups diced strawberries Frozen can be used if fresh are unavailable
  • 1 cup whipped cream optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • serrated knife
  • Spatula
  • cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually alternate adding the dry mix with milk, stirring until smooth.
  6. Divide batter between pans, smooth tops, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While cooling, warm milk in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
  8. Slowly whisk warm milk into egg mixture to temper, then return to heat and stir until thickened.
  9. Slice each cake layer in half horizontally to create four layers.
  10. Begin assembling by layering custard and diced strawberries between the cake layers.
  11. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  12. Serve sliced with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a balanced look and taste, slice the cake layers evenly. Use quality strawberries for maximum sweetness.

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