Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful blend of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries, perfect for special occasions or treating yourself.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Jam
- 500 g 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 50 g 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon water
For the Chocolate Cake
- 190 g 190 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g 75 g natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 115 g 115 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 100 g 100 g light-tasting oil
- 100 g 100 g granulated sugar
- 100 g 100 g brown sugar
- 2 large 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 330 g 330 g milk (room temperature)
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 250 g 250 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 115 g 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 100 g 100 g powdered sugar
- 70 g 70 g strawberry jam (from above)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g 200 g strawberries (finely diced)
- 7 7 strawberries (halved for decoration)
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Jam
- In a saucepan, combine 500 g of strawberries, 50 g of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
Bake the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix 190 g of flour, 75 g of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together 115 g of melted butter, 100 g of light oil, 100 g of granulated sugar, and 100 g of brown sugar.
- Add 2 eggs one by one and mix well.
- Then add 330 g of milk and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat 250 g of softened cream cheese and 115 g of softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add 100 g of powdered sugar and mix well.
- Then add 70 g of the strawberry jam and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Fold in 200 g of finely diced strawberries.
Assemble the Cake
- Once the cake has cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous amount of strawberry cream cheese frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and cover the entire cake with more frosting.
- Decorate with the halved strawberries.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Adjust strawberries for frosting according to taste. Add more cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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