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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake Recipe

Learn how to make Strawberry Custard Delight Cake with creamy custard, fresh strawberries, and fluffy cake layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

For the Custard Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly & Decoration:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (diced, plus halved for topping)
  • Whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare Pans
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and lightly dust with flour for easy release.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Cream Butter & Sugar
    In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add Eggs & Vanilla
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Combine Wet & Dry Mixtures
    Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  • Bake the Cake
    Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Prepare Custard
    Heat milk in a saucepan until warm (do not boil).
    In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually pour in warm milk while whisking.
    Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
    Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, and cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface. Let cool.
  • Assemble the Cake
    Slice each cooled cake layer in half horizontally for four thin layers.
    Place one layer on a serving plate, spread custard, and sprinkle with diced strawberries.
    Repeat for remaining layers.
  • Decorate & Chill
    Spread remaining custard on top, garnish with halved strawberries, and pipe whipped cream around the edges. Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Best results with fresh, ripe strawberries.
  • Ensure custard is fully cooled before assembling.
  • Can be decorated with extra berries, nuts, or chocolate shavings for variety.