Description
A delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g strawberries (finely diced)
- 7 strawberries (halved for decoration)
Instructions
- Make the strawberry jam: Combine 500 g of strawberries, 50 g of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened (10-15 minutes), then cool.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two round cake pans. In a bowl, sift together 190 g flour, 75 g cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix 115 g melted butter, 100 g light oil, 100 g granulated sugar, and 100 g brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then milk, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until smooth. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, make the frosting by beating together 250 g cream cheese and 115 g butter until smooth. Gradually add 100 g powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in the strawberry jam and 200 g diced strawberries.
- Assemble the cake by layering it with frosting and strawberry jam between layers. Cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting and decorate with halved strawberries.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry chocolate cake, dessert, baking, chocolate cake, strawberry dessert