The Ultimate Strawberry Chocolate Cake: A Decadent Dessert Guide
This cake brings back sweet memories of Sunday afternoons at Grandma’s house, where love was always baked into every dessert. It’s rich, moist, and filled with real strawberries and chocolate – the perfect treat to share with loved ones or simply spoil yourself. Try it once, and it might just become your new favorite dessert!
- Prep Time: : 1 hr 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients
Strawberry Jam (or store-bought)
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500g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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50g granulated sugar
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1 tbsp water
Chocolate Cake
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190g all-purpose flour
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75g cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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115g melted unsalted butter
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100g light-tasting oil
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100g granulated sugar
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100g brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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330g milk
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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250g cream cheese
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115g unsalted butter
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100g powdered sugar
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70g strawberry jam
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Toppings
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200g finely diced strawberries
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7 strawberries, halved for decoration
Instructions
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Jam: Cook strawberries, sugar, and water until thick. Let cool.
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Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk wet ingredients. Combine both, alternate with milk. Pour into pans. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool.
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Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, jam, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
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Assemble: Slice cakes into layers. Pipe frosting ring, add jam and diced strawberries. Repeat layers. Apply crumb coat. Finish with frosting and strawberry halves on top.
Notes
✔ Room temperature ingredients (butter, eggs, milk, cream cheese) ensure a smooth batter and frosting.
✔ Don’t overmix the batter—just fold until combined to keep the cake tender.
✔ Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
✔ Use a cake scraper for a smooth, professional finish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 797 kcal per slice
- Sugar: 55g
- Fat: 51g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g