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Fraisier Cake

An incredibly pretty French cake filled with delicious strawberries and crème pâtissière. Tricky to achieve but certain to impress.

BakingVegetarianDessertFrenchStrawberries
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
529
kcal / serving
6348 kcal total
Carbs
66g
per serving
792.4 g total
Fat
24.9g
per serving
298.2 g total
Protein
9.9g
per serving
118.5 g total
Cook Time
30
minutes
Serves
12
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
Caster Sugar
For the sponge
125
g
Self-Raising Flour
Plus extra for flouring
180
g
Caster Sugar
For crème pâtissière
100
g
Cornflour
75
g
Caster Sugar
For lemon syrup
200
g
Marzipan
200
g
Dark Chocolate
For decoration
Dairy
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range, for the sponge
50
g
Unsalted Butter
Melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing
600
ml
Milk
For crème pâtissière
4
piece
Eggs
Free-range, for crème pâtissière
2
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range, for crème pâtissière
150
g
Butter
Cut into cubes, room temperature
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
Zest only, finely grated
2
piece
Lemon
Juice only
600
g
Strawberries
Medium sized
Liquids
1
tbsp
Kirsch
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
For crème pâtissière

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