Village Strawberry Cake Homemade Strawberry Pastila Recipe

Hello dear friends! 👋 Today we’re bringing you the taste of the village with two delicious strawberry recipes. First, a soft and fluffy village strawberry cake, made with fresh, juicy berries picked straight from the garden. Then, we prepare a sweet and healthy homemade strawberry pastila, a traditional fruit leather that preserves the flavor of summer for months to come. 🍓🍰. . How to mix and bake a simple strawberry cake, full of natural sweetness. . The traditional method for cooking, drying, and rolling strawberry pastila. . Tips for using fresh, seasonal strawberries to get the best flavor. . Natural preservation without any artificial ingredients. . Both recipes are simple, rustic, and full of homemade charm, perfect for sharing with family or enjoying with a cup of tea.. . Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more seasonal recipes, village desserts, and traditional kitchen secrets.. . Ingredients:. . For the sponge cake:. . * 6 eggs. * 150 g sugar. * 180 g flour. * 1 tsp baking powder. . For the custard cream:. . * 800 ml milk. * 8 egg yolks. * 260 g sugar. * 4 tbsp cornstarch. * 1 packet vanilla sugar. . For the buttercream:. . * 300 g butter (room temperature). * 15 g gelatin (prepared over a double boiler). . For the filling:. . * Fresh strawberries. . Instructions:. . 1. Sponge Cake:. . * Beat 6 eggs with 150 g sugar using a mixer for 10 minutes until fluffy.. * Gently fold in 180 g flour mixed with 1 tsp baking powder.. * Pour into a baking pan and bake at 170°C (338°F) for 20 minutes.. * Let cool completely and cut into two layers.. . 2. Custard Cream:. . * In a saucepan, bring 800 ml milk to a boil.. * In a bowl, mix 8 egg yolks, 260 g sugar, 4 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 packet of vanilla sugar.. * Gradually pour some hot milk into the egg mixture while stirring constantly.. * Return the mixture to the saucepan, combine with the remaining milk, and cook over low heat until thickened.. * Cool completely.. . 3. Buttercream:. . * Beat 300 g butter until creamy.. * Gradually add the cooled custard and mix well.. * Add 15 g dissolved gelatin and mix until smooth.. . 4. Assembly:. . * Spread part of the cream on the first cake layer.. * Place sliced strawberries on top and cover with more cream.. * Place the second cake layer on top and decorate as desired.. * Refrigerate overnight before serving.. . #StrawberryCake #StrawberryPastila #VillageRecipes #HomemadeDesserts #RusticCooking #SeasonalBaking