Creamy Strawberry Custard Cake That Makes Everyone Happy
The Creamy Strawberry Custard Cake That Makes Everyone Happy is a delightful dessert featuring a moist vanilla cake base topped with a rich custard layer and adorned with fresh strawberries. This cake is perfect for any occasion, providing a balance of sweetness and a touch of tartness that creates joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
2 Large eggs
½ cup Whole milk
½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
2 cups Whole milk
½ cup Granulated sugar
¼ cup Cornstarch
4 Large egg yolks
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, cold & cubed
2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pa
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack
- Meanwhile, make the custard by whisking together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepa
- Cook over medium heat while whisking until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter
- Pour the custard over the cooled cake and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
- Prepare the strawberry topping by mixing strawberries with sugar and lemon juice
- Once the custard layer is set, top with strawberries before serving
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
Chill the cake overnight for enhanced flavors.