Strawberry Custard Delight Cake

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This Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is a soft, creamy, and refreshing dessert layered with fluffy cake, silky custard, and juicy strawberries. It’s light yet indulgent—perfect for spring, summer, or any special occasion.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

  • Light and creamy texture
  • Fresh strawberry flavor
  • Perfect balance of sweetness
  • Beautiful layered presentation
  • Great for celebrations or gatherings

Time & Yield

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2–3 hours
  • Total Time: About 3 hours
  • Servings: 10–12 slices

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 sponge cake (homemade or store-bought)

Custard Layer

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons custard powder (vanilla)
  • ½ cup sugar

Cream Layer

  • 1 cup heavy cream (whipped)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Strawberry Layer

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake

  • Bake or use a ready sponge cake
  • Let it cool completely
  • Slice into layers if needed

2. Make the Custard

  1. Mix custard powder with a little cold milk.
  2. Heat remaining milk and sugar.
  3. Add custard mixture and cook until thick.
  4. Let cool completely.

3. Prepare Strawberries

  • Slice strawberries and mix with sugar
  • Let sit for 10–15 minutes to release juices

4. Whip Cream

  • Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form

5. Assemble the Cake

  1. Place cake layer at the bottom
  2. Spread custard evenly
  3. Add strawberries
  4. Spread whipped cream
  5. Repeat layers if desired

6. Chill

  • Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving

How to Serve

  • Serve chilled
  • Garnish with extra strawberries
  • Slice carefully for clean layers

Tips for Best Results

  • Let custard cool before layering
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries
  • Chill well for better structure
  • Add gelatin to custard for firmer layers (optional)

Variations

Tropical Version

Add pineapple or mango

Chocolate Twist

Add chocolate drizzle between layers

Trifle Style

Serve in a glass bowl instead of a cake

Calories (Approx.)

  • Per slice: 250–350 calories

Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Custard Delight Cake is soft, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. It’s the perfect dessert when you want something light but still rich and satisfying.

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