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German Strawberry Cake (Erdbeerkuchen)

A delicious German tray bake cake made with a sponge base, vanilla pudding topping and fresh strawberries
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine German
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 569kcal
Author Marita

Equipment

  • baking tray (form) mine was 40 x 30 cm, (12 x 16 inch)

Ingredients

German sponge cake base

  • 250 g butter 9 oz, at room temperature
  • 200 g sugar 7 oz
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla sugar (see homemade recipe) 1 packet or alternatively 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 eggs medium size, at room temperature
  • 100 gr whipping cream 3.5 oz
  • 250 gr flour 9 oz, Germany type 405, UK plain flour, US pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Strawberry & Vanilla Pudding Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C  or 356°F
  • Whisk the butter until creamy, using a hand mixer. Slowly start adding sugar, the vanilla sugar and salt.
  • Now add in the eggs one by one. Pour the cream into the mixture. Lastly sieve in the flour and baking powder. Mix until you achieve a soft fluffy batter. 
  • Pour or spread the cake into a greased cake tin. Mine was 30 x 40 cm. (12 inch x 16 inch). You can use a larger tray, which will just mean that your cake base will be thinner.
  • Bake in the oven for around 30 minutes. To check if the cake is done, stick a skewer in the middle. If it comes out clean, it is done. Leave to cool. 
  • Prepare the vanilla pudding according to  Recipe or follow packet insructions. Set aside to cool for at least an hour.
  • Wash and remove the stems from the strawberries. Quarter or half them as you like. 
  • With a pallet knife, spread the warm vanilla pudding over the cake. Now place the strawberries on top and garnish with some mint leaves (optional). 
  • Serve immediately or on the same day.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1158IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg