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Slice of strawberry custard cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
A creamy, fruity treat that brings joy to every table, combining luscious custard and fresh strawberries in a light, fluffy cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs Make sure they're at room temperature for better emulsion
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cornstarch For thickening custard
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced) For filling and topping
  • Optional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well-blended.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with a whisk until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the eggs, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Custard Preparation

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and a splash of cold milk to create a slurry.
  • When the cream mixture is hot, gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until it thickens.
  • Remove from heat and let the custard cool slightly.

Assembly

  • Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally.
  • Spread a layer of custard over the bottom half and top with sliced strawberries.
  • Place the top layer back on and cover with the remaining custard.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the custard.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and slice to enjoy.

Notes

The cake tastes sensational the next day, as the flavors continue to develop.
Keyword Custard Delight, Easy Dessert, Fluffy Cake, Strawberry Cake, Summer Dessert