Title: Strawberry cake with vanilla cream: A summer treat for the senses
Introduction:
Summer is the perfect season to enjoy fresh and delicious desserts, and what could be more refreshing than a strawberry cake with creamy vanilla cream? This traditional German treat combines juicy strawberries with a velvety vanilla cream on a crispy pastry base. In this post, I will show you step by step how to make this delicious strawberry cake.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 250 g flour
- 125g kalte Butter
- 80g sugar
- 1 No
- A pinch of salt
For the vanilla cream:
- 500ml milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 100g sugar
- 40g corn flour
- 1 vanilla pod
For the filling:
- 500g fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
- Some fresh mint leaves for decoration
Directions:
- Prepare the dough:
- Sift flour, sugar and salt into a large bowl. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour.
- Using your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Add the egg and knead everything into a smooth dough.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven).
- Roll out dough:
- Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out thinly on a floured work surface.
- Carefully place the dough sheet into a greased springform pan (Ø 26 cm) and pull up the edges a little.
- Prick the dough several times with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
- Bake the dough base in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare vanilla cream:
- Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out the pulp.
- Bring the milk to the boil in a saucepan, then add the vanilla pulp and let it steep for a short while.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until frothy.
- Add the corn flour and mix well.
- Slowly add the hot milk to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly.
- Return the mixture to the pot and allow to thicken over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove the vanilla cream from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare strawberries:
- Wash the strawberries, dry them and halve them.
- Assembling the cake:
- Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the baked dough base.
- Spread the vanilla cream evenly on the base.
- Arrange the halved strawberries close together on the cream.
- Completion:
- Place the strawberry cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the vanilla cream to set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
- Cut the cake into pieces and enjoy!
Conclusion:
A strawberry cake with vanilla cream is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a delight for the palate. The combination of juicy strawberries, creamy vanilla cream and crispy dough makes this cake a perfect summer dessert for any occasion. Try this recipe and let yourself be enchanted by its delicious taste!