Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Strawberry Chocolate Cake, a luxurious dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate layers with a luscious strawberry jam filling and creamy frosting. Ideal for any celebration—from birthdays to elegant dinners—this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Each slice promises an irresistible combination of flavors, ensuring your guests will be thoroughly impressed. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning confection with confidence. The finished cake, adorned with fresh strawberries, is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 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)
- 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
- 200 g strawberries (finely diced)
- 7 strawberries (halved for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry jam by simmering strawberries, sugar, and water until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, sugars, eggs, and milk.
- Gradually blend wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together, then add powdered sugar and cooled strawberry jam.
- Assemble the cake by layering with jam and frosting between each layer and topping with diced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg