When a cake recipe calls for cake flour and the pantry is empty, a simple all-purpose flour and cornstarch blend can give a closer texture than a straight flour swap.

Our fraisier cake is as French as it gets. Expect genoise sponge, from-scratch creme mousseline, and 2 pounds of in-season strawberries.

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