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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

A delightful dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate sponge cake and creamy strawberry frosting, perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat at home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Frosting
  • 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen) For the sauce and decoration
  • 50 g granulated sugar For the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water For cooking the strawberries
  • 250 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature) For the frosting
  • 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) For the frosting
  • 100 g powdered sugar For the frosting
  • 70 g strawberry jam For the frosting flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavoring the frosting
  • 200 g strawberries (finely diced) To mix into frosting
  • 7 strawberries halved for decoration For decorating the cake
Chocolate Cake
  • 190 g all-purpose flour For the cake batter
  • 75 g natural cocoa powder For the cake batter
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda For leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 115 g unsalted butter (melted) For the cake batter
  • 100 g light-tasting oil For the cake batter
  • 100 g granulated sugar For the cake batter
  • 100 g brown sugar For the cake batter
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature) For the cake batter
  • 330 g milk (room temperature) For the cake batter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, mix 500 g strawberries, 50 g granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook on medium heat until the strawberries break down, about 10 minutes. Let it cool and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture. Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cakes cool.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Fold in finely diced strawberries.
Assembly
  1. Place one layer of the chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top.
  2. Place the second chocolate cake layer on top and frost the top and sides.
  3. Decorate with halved strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g

Notes

Serve at room temperature. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream beside each slice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To freeze, wrap well and store for up to a month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

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