Description
A delicious and visually appealing Strawberry Custard Delight Cake that combines layers of fluffy sponge cake, rich custard cream, and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk, warm
- 80 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 40 g (⅓ cup) cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 400 g (3 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 250 g (1 cup) mascarpone or cream cheese
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream, chilled
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- Fresh whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Fold in dry ingredients gently.
- Stir in warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide into pans and bake for 20–25 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat milk until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking.
- Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill.
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes until slightly syrupy.
- Place first sponge layer on a plate.
- Spread custard cream generously.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Top with second sponge and repeat with custard and strawberries if desired.
- Whip heavy cream with mascarpone and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Pipe decorative swirls on top.
- Garnish with fresh whole strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better volume.
- Chill the custard cream for at least 2 hours before assembling the cake.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg