This strawberry cream cake is one of those desserts that tastes like spring: soft, fragrant and with a creamy center that wins you over at the first bite. The fluffy base pairs with the cream and the slightly tart strawberries, creating a perfect balance. It’s ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack or as a special dessert to bring to the table when you want to impress without complicating things.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 50 Minutes
- Portions: 20/30
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Father's Day, Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- cups strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Half lemon
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- lemon zest
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- vanilla
Steps
For the preparation of the strawberry cream cake watch the video HERE.
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Prepare the strawberries
Clean and slice the strawberries.
Put them in a small saucepan with the sugar and lemon juice.
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Let cool completely.
Make the cream
In a saucepan put the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch and mix.
Add the milk little by little, mixing well.
Add the lemon zest and place over the heat until the cream thickens.
Keep stirring. Once thickened transfer it to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and let cool.
Prepare the batter
In a bowl beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add the oil and milk
Add the vanilla and mix.
Fold in the flour and baking powder gently.
Assemble the cake
Pour the batter into a pan lined with parchment paper and level it.
Spoon the cold cream over the batter in dollops.
Add the strawberry mixture on top.
Baking
Bake at 356°F (conventional oven) for about 50 minutes.
Let cool completely before unmolding.
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If you love creamy fruit desserts, this strawberry cream cake will make you fall in love!
Try it and tell me in the comments if it was an explosion of flavor for you too 🍓💛
tips & storage :
💡 Tips
Use ripe strawberries for a more intense flavor
Also great with raspberries or mixed berries
Even better after a few hours of resting
🧊 Storage
Store in the fridge for 2–3 days, covered with plastic wrap or under a cake dome.
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I use fresh strawberries without cooking them?
It’s better to cook them lightly: this releases less water so the dessert stays firmer and more fragrant.
Should the cake be stored in the fridge?
Yes, because of the cream it’s best kept refrigerated, covered.
Can I replace the strawberries with other fruit?
Of course! It’s also great with raspberries, blueberries or peaches.
