Description
A light and airy sponge cake layered with homemade custard and fresh strawberries, creating a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar (for Custard)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by greasing them lightly with butter or cooking spray, and dusting them with flour.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Pour in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and milk over medium heat, stirring until it thickens (8-10 minutes).
- Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Temper the yolks by slowly adding a portion of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely in the fridge.
- Once cooled, layer one sponge on a cake plate, spread custard on top, then half of the strawberries. Place the second layer, repeat with custard and remaining strawberries.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead. Bake the sponge a day in advance and store in the fridge. Consider adding citrus zest for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg