Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of flavors with this delectable Strawberry Chocolate Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake are sandwiched between a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, topped with fresh strawberries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Jam
- 500 g strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Cake
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted
- 100 g light-tasting oil
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 330 g milk, room temperature
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 250 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 70 g strawberry jam, from above
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Toppings
- 200 g strawberries, finely diced
- 7 strawberries, halved for decoration
Instructions
- Strawberry Jam – In a pot, cook strawberries, sugar, and water until thickened. Cool in the fridge.
- Chocolate Cake – Preheat oven. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine and fill pans. Bake and cool.
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting – Cream butter, cream cheese. Beat in sugar, jam, and vanilla.
- Assemble the Cake – Level, cut cake layers. Pipe frosting ring. Add jam, strawberries. Repeat layers. Crumb coat, frost, decorate.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- You can customize the decoration with additional chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator, but allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 30g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg
