Strawberry Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the exquisite Strawberry Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolate meets the vibrant sweetness of strawberries. This decadent dessert features layers of fudgy chocolate cake filled with luscious strawberry jam and topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or cozy evenings at home, this cake is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests asking for more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
- 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 strawberry filling by cooking strawberries with sugar and water until saucy; let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes; cool on racks.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together before mixing in powdered sugar, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract.
- Assemble by layering cakes with strawberry filling and frosting the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice approx. 100g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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