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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 filled with smooth vanilla custard and fresh strawberries. This recipe combines a tender vanilla cake with a creamy custard filling and fresh strawberry accents, topped with whipped cream for a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Ideal for special occasions or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 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

Custard Filling Ingredients

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

Additional Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring it is evenly combined for consistent texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter mixture, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding the dry ingredient mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients, and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
  7. Prepare the Custard: Heat 2 cups of whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
  8. Mix Custard Base: In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour the warm milk into this mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  9. Cook the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  10. Finish Custard: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Cover the surface with plastic wrap directly on top to prevent a skin from forming and let it cool completely.
  11. Slice Cake Layers: Once cooled, slice each cake layer horizontally in half to create four thin layers in total.
  12. Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of custard over it, then sprinkle diced strawberries on top. Repeat this process with the remaining layers.
  13. Top the Cake: Spread custard evenly on the top layer and garnish with halved fresh strawberries for an attractive finish.
  14. Decorate with Whipped Cream: Pipe whipped cream around the edges of the cake for a decorative and creamy touch.
  15. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and custard to set for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure butter for the cake is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
  • When heating milk for custard, avoid boiling to prevent curdling the eggs.
  • Press plastic wrap directly on custard surface to avoid a skin forming.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • This cake tastes best when chilled, allowing the custard to set completely.
  • For a firmer custard, chill the filled cake overnight.
  • Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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