Swedish Strawberry Cream Cake

Name: Swedish Strawberry Cream Cake
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, (room temperature); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup cake flour; 2 tablespoons corn starch; ¼ teaspoon salt; Zest of one lemon, (finely chopped); 1 cup whole milk; ½ vanilla bean, (split ); 2 large egg yolks; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; ½ cup confectioner's sugar; 1 tablespoon Amaretto, (optional); 2 pints fresh strawberries, (washed and stems removed); Fresh mint leaves or edible flowers

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Swedish Strawberry Cream Cake is a traditional Midsummer staple in Sweden. Sponge cake layered with vanilla pastry cream, fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an elegant yet easy to assemble summer dessert!

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:51 GMT