Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate with fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Jam
- 500 g 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 g 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon water
For the Chocolate Cake
- 190 g 190 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g 75 g natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 115 g 115 g unsalted butter (melted) Melt the butter before using.
- 100 g 100 g light-tasting oil
- 100 g 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g 100 g brown sugar
- 2 large 2 large eggs (room temperature) Ensure they are at room temperature.
- 330 g 330 g milk (room temperature) Use room temperature milk.
For the Frosting
- 250 g 250 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature) Make sure it is softened.
- 115 g 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) Soften before mixing.
- 100 g 100 g powdered sugar
- 70 g 70 g strawberry jam (from above) Use the jam made earlier.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g 200 g strawberries (finely diced)
For Decoration
- 7 7 strawberries (halved for decoration)
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Jam
- In a saucepan, combine 500 g of strawberries, 50 g of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Make the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and milk, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the finely diced strawberries.
Assemble the Cake
- Slice the cooled chocolate cake in half.
- Spread a layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting on the bottom half, then add a layer of strawberry jam.
- Place the top half of the cake on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Decorate with halved strawberries on top.
Notes
Ensure all dairy products are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter. You can add nuts or mint for a unique twist. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to a month.