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French Strawberry Cake

Delight in Every Bite: Crafting a Mesmerizing French Strawberry Cake Masterpiece 🍓🍰 (2023)

Indulge in the taste of summer with our delightful French Strawberry Cake. Layers of fresh, juicy strawberries nestled in a moist, vanilla-scented cake. This recipe is a burst of flavor and a feast for the eyes. Share the sweetness! 😋🍓🎂
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for French Strawberry Cake

    For the Génoise Sponge:

    • 3 large eggs
    • ½ cup 90g caster sugar
    • ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour, sifted
    • ¼ cup 30g cornstarch

    For the Syrup:

    • 3 tablespoons 40g caster sugar
    • ⅓ cup 80 ml water

    For the Mousseline Cream:

    • 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons 450 ml full-fat milk
    • 4 egg yolks
    • ½ cup 100g caster sugar
    • ½ cup 60g cornstarch
    • 1 vanilla pod sliced lengthwise
    • ¾ cup 180g unsalted butter, softened

    Other Ingredients:

    • 1.1 lbs 500g fresh strawberries, or more as needed
    • Fresh mint leaves

    Instructions
     

    Step 1: Prepare the Genoise Sponge and Syrup

    • - 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
    • - 🍽️ Line a flat baking tray with parchment paper and grease the sides of a 7-inch (18 cm) pastry ring.
    • - 🥚 Beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy (about 10 minutes).
    • - 🍞 Add sifted flour and cornstarch, gently mix.
    • - 🍮 Bake for 20 minutes; cool and invert.
    • - 🍯 Prepare syrup: simmer sugar and water, cool.

    Step 2: Make the Mousseline Cream

    • - 🍶 Heat milk with vanilla seeds and pod.
    • - 🥚 Whisk yolks and sugar; add cornstarch.
    • - 🥄 Slowly add warm milk; cook until thick.
    • - 🧈 Beat butter; add pastry cream.
    • - 🎂 Mix into mousse; pipe into bag.

    Step 3: Assemble the Cake

    • - 🍓 Slice strawberries; keep some whole.
    • - 🍰 Cut genoise sponge in half; brush with syrup.
    • - 🧁 Place pastry ring on plate with acetate strip.
    • - 🍰 Add genoise, sliced strawberries, and cream.
    • - 🍮 Layer with whole strawberries; more cream.

    Step 4: Continue Assembling and Refrigerate

    • - 🧊 Refrigerate 4-6 hours to set.
    • - 🍰 Remove ring and acetate strip.
    • - 🍓 Decorate with strawberries and mint.
    • - 🍷 Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
    • - 🎉 Enjoy your homemade French Strawberry Cake! 🍰🍓🥂

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts

    - Calories: 350 Kcal
    - Carbohydrates: 42g
    - Protein: 4g
    - Fat: 18g
    - Saturated Fat: 11g
    - Cholesterol: 115mg
    - Sodium: 45mg
    - Potassium: 240mg
    - Fiber: 2g
    - Sugar: 28g
    - Vitamin A: 550IU
    - Vitamin C: 40mg
    - Calcium: 120mg
    - Iron: 1.5mg
     
    French Strawberry Cake
    Keyword French Strawberry Cake