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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Delightful Strawberry Custard Cake for Your Next Gathering

This Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a visually appealing, make-ahead dessert that combines airy cake layers with rich custard, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent for airy texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Add moisture and richness.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for creaming with butter.
  • 3 large Eggs Provide structure and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • 1 cups Whole Milk Substitute with almond or oat milk for non-dairy.
For the Custard
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Essential for flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch Key for achieving the right consistency.
  • 4 egg yolks Egg Yolks Enrich custard and give silky texture.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Replace with other fresh or thawed berries as desired.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire Rack
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them with butter and dusting with flour.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with whole milk until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a saucepan, heat the whole milk until steaming. Meanwhile, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually whisk into hot milk until thickened.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering cake, custard, and strawberries, finishing with custard on top and garnishing with more strawberries.
  9. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a canvas for your culinary creativity! Customize it for your taste and occasion.

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