Name: Strawberry Custard Delight Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 2 cups whole milk (for custard); ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard); 3 tbsp cornstarch; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for custard); 1 tsp vanilla extract (for custard); 2 cups fresh strawberries (diced, plus whole for topping); Whipped cream (for decorating)

Description

A delightful and moist cake layered with creamy custard and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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
2 cups whole milk (for custard)
½ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
3 tbsp cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for custard)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for custard)
2 cups fresh strawberries (diced, plus whole for topping)
Whipped cream (for decorating)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and milk until the batter becomes smooth.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
For the custard filling: Heat the whole milk in a saucepan until warm, but do not let it boil.
In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla extract, and cool the custard with plastic wrap pressed against the surface.
Slice each cake layer in half to create four layers total.
Spread custard over the first layer, sprinkle with diced strawberries, and repeat.
Finish with custard on top and garnish with halved strawberries.
Decorate with whipped cream and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with adding citrus zest or almond extract to the custard for variations.