Strawberry Custard Delight Cake
A delightful cake combining sweet strawberries and creamy custard, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder leavening agent for rise
- 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter adds moisture and richness
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens the cake
- 3 large Eggs binds ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds flavor
- 1 cup Whole Milk moisture
Custard Ingredients
- ½ cup Sugar for Custard, sweetens the custard
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch thickens the custard
- 4 large Egg Yolks adds richness to the custard
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries provides natural sweetness and freshness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the required temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- In another large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, mixing at a low speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter into prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Custard Preparation
- While the cakes cool, combine sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually add milk to the yolk mixture, whisking continuously.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in the fresh strawberries.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, layer them with the strawberry custard in between.
- Chill the layered cake in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture. Use fresh strawberries to enhance flavor.