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Strawberry Custard Cake Easy Dessert Recipe for Families

Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

A light, fluffy vanilla cake layered with silky homemade custard and fresh strawberries, topped with whipped cream for the perfect refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups whole milk (for custard)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for custard)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • whole strawberries for topping
  • whipped cream for decorating

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide batter between the pans and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. To make the custard, warm the milk in a saucepan (do not boil).
  7. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly add warm milk while whisking constantly.
  8. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Let cool.
  10. Slice each cake layer horizontally to make four thin layers.
  11. Place the first layer on a plate, spread custard, and sprinkle with diced strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers.
  12. Spread custard over the top, add whole or halved strawberries, and pipe whipped cream around the edges.
  13. Chill at least 1–2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, toss the diced berries in a teaspoon of sugar and let them macerate before layering.