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Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake

Recipe by Louise Lindberg Pastry

A multi‑layered strawberry‑vanilla cake with a caramel‑hazelnut crunch, fudgy ruby‑chocolate strawberry ganache, silky vanilla pastry cream, fresh strawberry compote, airy vanilla‑white‑chocolate mousse, glossy transparent glaze and a white‑chocolate whipped ganache topping. Perfect for celebrations and impressive cake displays.

HardWesternServes 12

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Source Video
1h 45m
Prep
2h 8m
Cook
28m
Cleanup
4h 21m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$28.15
Per serving:$2.35

Critical Success Points

  • Caramelizing sugar for the crunch layer must not burn
  • Tempering the egg‑yolk mixture for pastry cream to avoid curdling
  • Setting each layer in the freezer before adding the next to ensure structural stability
  • Using a candy thermometer for the transparent glaze to achieve the correct shine

Safety Warnings

  • Caramelized sugar reaches >170 °C – handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Use a thermometer when heating sugar for the glaze to prevent scorching.
  • Gelatin must be fully dissolved in hot liquid to avoid lumps.
  • Work with hot liquids using oven mitts and keep children away.

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