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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake Recipe

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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a luscious layered dessert featuring soft, buttery cake layers filled and topped with a smooth vanilla custard and fresh strawberries. Adorned with whipped cream, this elegant cake combines the classic flavors of vanilla and strawberry, making it perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

For the Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly and Decoration:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (diced, plus whole for topping)
  • Whipped cream (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans effectively to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender cake.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pans.
  7. Heat Milk for Custard: In a saucepan, gently heat the whole milk until warm, being careful not to bring it to a boil to avoid curdling.
  8. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling.
  9. Cook Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  10. Finish Custard: Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Cover the custard with plastic wrap pressed directly onto its surface to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool completely.
  11. Slice Cake Layers: Once cooled, carefully slice each cake layer horizontally, creating four thin layers in total for optimal layering.
  12. Assemble Layers: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of custard over it, then sprinkle with diced strawberries evenly for bursts of fresh flavor.
  13. Repeat Layering: Continue layering with the remaining cake layers, custard, and diced strawberries, building up the cake evenly.
  14. Finish Top Layer: Spread a final layer of custard on the top cake layer and garnish with halved fresh strawberries arranged decoratively.
  15. Decorate with Whipped Cream: Pipe whipped cream around the edges of the cake to add a creamy, decorative finish.
  16. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow the custard to set and flavors to meld before slicing and serving for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Press plastic wrap directly onto the custard surface to prevent skin formation.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • This cake can be prepared a day in advance; chilling enhances the flavor.
  • For a lighter version, you may use low-fat milk, but custard texture may slightly differ.

Keywords: Strawberry cake, custard cake, layered cake, fresh strawberries, vanilla custard, whipped cream dessert

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