Fresh Fraisiers

This is my first challenge as a Daring Baker!  I'm posting a little late due to a family emergency last month, but better late than never.

Jana of Cherry Tea Cakes was our July Daring Bakers’ host and she challenges us to make Fresh Frasiers inspired by recipes written by Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson in the beautiful cookbook Tartine.

Mandatory Items: You must make a cake with exposed fruits, edible flowers, etc. around the sides of the center layer. You must make all components (cake, pastry cream mousse, simple syrup) from scratch. You may not make a trifle. It must be a free-standing cake on a platter.

The challenge went really well and was actually quite easy.  It did take all day, but I would say it was worth it.  I will definitely be making this again and will probably try some more complex flavors!