Description
Indulge in the heavenly Strawberry Chocolate Cake, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries that will captivate your taste buds. This cake boasts layers of moist, fudgy chocolate infused with strawberry jam and is topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration, this dessert not only delivers on taste but also presents beautifully. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, bakers of all skill levels can create this impressive treat. Whether served on its own or paired with a scoop of ice cream, this cake is sure to be the highlight of any gathering.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh or frozen strawberries
- 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 strawberries by cooking them with sugar and water until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your round baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, sugars, eggs, and milk.
- Combine both mixtures until just mixed.
- Pour into the pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with the prepared strawberry cream cheese frosting made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting for best results.