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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake: A Slice of Pure Bliss

Experience the sweet pleasure of Strawberry Custard Delight Cake, a creamy and fruity dessert that will enchant your gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent for the cake.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; use kosher salt.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Adds moisture; margarine can be used for dairy-free.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetness; coconut sugar can substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs For structure and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions are recommended.
  • 1 cups Milk Almond milk can be used for lactose-free.
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Coconut milk can replace for dairy-free.
  • 0.75 cups Sugar Sweeten to taste.
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch Thickening agent; no substitutes needed.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Add richness; silken tofu for vegan.
For the Fruit Layer
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Use frozen if necessary.

Equipment

  • mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients and milk alternately until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then cool completely.
  8. In a saucepan, heat milk and whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth; mix with warm milk until thickened.
  9. Slice each cake horizontally into two layers.
  10. Assemble the cake with custard and strawberries between layers.
  11. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper cooling of the cake to prevent breakage during slicing.

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