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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake
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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a moist and tender dessert that beautifully combines fresh, juicy strawberries with creamy, silky custard layered between soft cake. Perfect for celebrations or casual treats, this easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a fresh, fruity, and elegant cake that will impress any crowd.

Ingredients

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake Ingredients

  • Fresh Strawberries – ripe and firm, for best flavor and structure
  • Vanilla Custard – homemade or store-bought, creamy and smooth
  • All-Purpose Flour – provides a tender crumb base (or gluten-free blend for alternative)
  • Sugar – sweetens and balances fruit juices
  • Eggs – bind ingredients and stabilize the cake
  • Butter or Oil – adds moisture and softness
  • Baking Powder – leavens the cake for a light texture
  • Milk – moisturizes batter for a delicate crumb
  • Vanilla Extract – enhances flavor and warmth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk alternately to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking.
  2. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide batter evenly into greased or lined round cake pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks before assembling.
  3. Prepare the Custard: While cakes bake, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and cool to room temperature with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to prevent skin.
  4. Assemble the Layers: Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of custard, then arrange sliced strawberries on top. Repeat with additional layers if available. Cover entire cake with custard and decorate with whole or halved strawberries.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours to set custard and meld flavors. Serve chilled for best texture and easy slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix batter to maintain a tender cake texture.
  • Select firm, bright red fresh strawberries for best results.
  • Press plastic wrap directly on custard surface while cooling to prevent skin.
  • Chill cake properly to allow custard to firm and flavors to develop.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, custard cake, layered cake, fresh strawberries, creamy custard dessert, birthday cake, gluten-free option

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