Description

Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Chocolate Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries that will leave your taste buds craving more. This layered dessert features a moist chocolate cake filled with luscious strawberry jam and topped with creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, an anniversary, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors and decadent flavors make it an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. Plus, with simple steps and accessible ingredients, making this cake at home is easier than you might think!

Ingredients

Scale

500 g strawberries
190 g all-purpose flour
75 g cocoa powder
115 g unsalted butter
100 g granulated sugar
100 g brown sugar
2 large eggs
330 g milk
250 g cream cheese
70 g strawberry jam

Instructions

Prepare the strawberry filling by cooking strawberries with sugar and water until softened. Set aside to cool.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, oils, sugars, eggs, and milk until smooth.
Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; do not overmix.
Distribute batter evenly in prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely on wire racks before frosting with a mixture of 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: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize the frosting by adding different fruit jams or extracts. Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.