Chocolate And Strawberries Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate And Strawberries Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 2 ounces, weight Semisweet Or Bittersweet Chocolate; 1/2 cups Boiling Water; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 1-1/3 cup Cake Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/3 cup Packed Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; _____; FOR THE ICING:; 1/2 pounds Cream Cheese, Room Temperature; 2 sticks Unsalted Butter; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 dash Salt; 2 pounds Fresh Strawberries; 6 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 ounces, weight Semisweet Or Bittersweet Chocolate
1/2 cups Boiling Water
1/2 cups Buttermilk
1-1/3 cup Cake Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1-1/3 cup Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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FOR THE ICING:
1/2 pounds Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
2 sticks Unsalted Butter
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 dash Salt
2 pounds Fresh Strawberries
6 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar

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["Cake:", "Position rack in center of your oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8"" cake pans, lining the bottom of the pans with parchment paper and greasing that as well.", "Combine cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until smooth. Whisk in buttermilk. Set mixture aside.", "Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until light and creamy. Beat in dry ingredients and chocolate mixture.", "Transfer to prepared pans, dividing equally between the two pans. Bake until a tester comes out clean 20-25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then cut around pan sides to loosen cakes before turning out onto racks. Peel off parchment paper and cool completely.", "Icing:", "Combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and a dash of salt in a mixing bowl and mix until light and fluffy.", "Reserve a few strawberries for garnish if you'd like. Stem the rest of the strawberries and slice them in half. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with 4 Tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir together and let sit for 30 minutes. Divide the marinated strawberries in half and mash up both bowls with a fork (you don't have to make it a pulp, you can leave some pieces mostly whole). Sprinkle each bowl with 1 Tablespoon of sugar and let sit for another 30 minutes.", "Assembly:", "Place one layer of chocolate cake on serving platter or plate. Top with half of the mashed strawberries. Spread a little less than 1/3 of the icing over the strawberries. Place second cake layer on top. Put the rest of the mashed strawberries on top of the cake. Add half of the remaining icing and spread over strawberries. Use the remaining frosting to ice the sides of the cake. If you kept some strawberries whole, you can slice them and use to garnish the cake.", "Store cake in the fridge and serve slightly chilled."]

2261

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 2 ounces, weight Semisweet Or Bittersweet Chocolate, 1/2 cups Boiling Water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate And Strawberries Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate And Strawberries Cake

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