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Strawberry Custard Delight Cake – Lush Layers of Creamy & Fruity Bliss

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A light, fruity layer cake made with vanilla sponge, creamy custard, and fresh strawberries — perfect for spring and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk

Custard:

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 2 cups sliced strawberries

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • Optional: ¼ cup warmed strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.

  2. Mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternating with milk.

  3. Divide into pans and bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.

  4. Make custard: Heat milk. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and yolks. Temper with milk, cook until thick. Stir in butter and vanilla. Chill.

  5. Toss strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.

  6. Assemble cake with a layer of custard and strawberries between each layer. Chill before serving.

Notes

Can substitute vanilla pudding. Add whipped cream or mint for garnish.

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/strawberry-custard-delight-cake-lush-layers-of-creamy-fruity-bliss/