Description
Indulge in the elegance of a classic French Fraisier cake, featuring layers of fluffy almond sponge, rich pastry cream, and fresh strawberries. This stunning dessert not only looks impressive but also delights the palate with a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions, this straightforward recipe allows you to create a show-stopping masterpiece right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for pastry cream)
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- To make pastry cream, heat milk with half the sugar in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until thick. Gradually combine with hot milk, return to heat, stirring until thickened. Cool.
- Slice cooled sponge cakes horizontally into halves. Layer one sponge on a platter, spread with pastry cream, and top with sliced strawberries. Repeat with another sponge layer.
- Chill assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg