Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of fresh strawberries and rich chocolate with this delectable Strawberry Chocolate Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake are filled with homemade strawberry jam and a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, topped with fresh strawberries for a stunning presentation.
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 – Cook until thickened: In a small pot, stir together strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Cool completely.
- Chocolate Cake – Preheat oven. Prepare pans. Mix dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine into batter. Fill pans. Bake and cool.
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting – Cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in sugar, jam, and vanilla. Transfer a portion to a piping bag.
- Assemble the cake – Level and cut cake layers. Pipe frosting ring. Add jam and diced strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers. Crumb coat and frost. Decorate with strawberries.
Notes
- For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your preference.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
