Description
Indulge in the rich and fudgy Strawberry Chocolate Cake, a delightful fusion of decadent chocolate layers and luscious strawberry filling that captures the essence of sweet summer flavors. This impressive dessert is perfect for any celebration or cozy family gathering, featuring a creamy strawberry frosting that perfectly complements its moist texture. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, this cake is sure to be a showstopper at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g natural cocoa powder
- 115 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 100 g light-tasting oil
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 330 g milk (room temperature)
- 250 g cream cheese (softened)
- 200 g finely diced strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking strawberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan until thickened. Let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, both sugars, eggs, and milk until well mixed.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in strawberry jam and diced strawberries.
- Assemble by layering cake with strawberry filling in between and frosting on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg