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Strawberry Chocolate Cake Recipe

Strawberry Chocolate Cake Recipe
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This Strawberry Chocolate Cake combines rich, moist chocolate layers with a tangy homemade strawberry jam and a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced sweetness and fresh strawberry flavor make it a delightful treat for any celebration or dessert craving.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Jam

  • 500 g strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Chocolate Cake

  • 190 g all-purpose flour
  • 75 g natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ 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

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 250 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 115 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 70 g strawberry jam, from above
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling and Toppings

  • 200 g strawberries, finely diced
  • 7 strawberries, halved for decoration

Instructions

  1. Make Strawberry Jam: In a small pot, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until boiling. Watch for bubbles as foam forms. Continue cooking until the jam thickens and parts when stirred with a spatula, then slowly comes back together. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely in the fridge.
  2. Prepare Chocolate Cake Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper rounds. Set aside.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs and whisk until the batter is smooth.
  5. Combine Batter: Alternate adding half of the flour mixture and half of the milk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
  6. Fill Cake Pans: Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans (approx. 540g per pan). Smooth the surface and gently tap the pans to remove air bubbles.
  7. Bake: Bake the cakes for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool Cakes: Let cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Run an offset spatula around edges to loosen, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined. Mix in strawberry jam and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Transfer some frosting to a piping bag and cut the tip.
  10. Level and Slice Cake Layers: Use a serrated knife to level domed tops and cut each cake layer in half horizontally to make four layers.
  11. Assemble Cake Layers: Place first cake layer on a turntable. Pipe a frosting ring around the edge. Spoon and spread 4 tablespoons strawberry jam within the ring, then layer diced strawberries evenly on top.
  12. Repeat Layers: Add the next cake layer and repeat filling steps with jam and diced strawberries for all layers.
  13. Apply Crumb Coat: Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake to trap crumbs. Use a cake scraper to smooth. Chill if needed.
  14. Final Frosting and Decoration: Apply a final thick coat of frosting, smoothing the surface and creating swirls with a spatula. Decorate the cake top with halved strawberries pressed gently into the frosting.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen strawberries for the jam; thaw frozen first if needed.
  • Room temperature eggs and milk help to create a smoother batter and even baking.
  • Leveling the cake layers ensures a stable, even stack without domes.
  • Chill the strawberry jam before adding to frosting to avoid thinning it out.
  • Store cake covered in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
  • Ensure cream cheese and butter are fully softened for a smooth frosting texture.

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Keywords: Strawberry Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Jam, Cream Cheese Frosting, Layer Cake, Dessert

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