MCurry Posted 20 Oct 2011, 1:02pm. post #2 of 9. I would keep the cake vanilla but flavor the Bavarian cream-strawberry, raspberry or cherry are popular flavors. Also, you could add a layer of strawberries or raspberries instead of flavoring the cream.Good luck.Curry Posted 20 Oct 2011, 1:02pm. post #2 of 9. I would keep the cake vanilla but flavor the Bavarian cream-strawberry, raspberry or cherry are popular flavors. Also, you could add a layer of strawberries or raspberries instead of flavoring the cream.