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Strawberry Chocolate Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450
A delicious layered cake combining fresh strawberries, rich chocolate, and creamy frosting for a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 500 g strawberries (fresh or frozen) (hulled and sliced)
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Dry Ingredients

  • 190 g all-purpose flour
  • 75 g natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 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)

Frosting

  • 250 g cream cheese (softened)
  • 115 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 70 g strawberry jam (from above)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration

  • 200 g strawberries (finely diced)
  • 7 strawberries halved strawberries for decoration

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool.
  • Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and strawberry jam until smooth.
  • Assemble cake layers, spread frosting, and top with diced strawberries and halved strawberries for decoration.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure proper cooling before frosting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, chocolate, strawberry