Description
A delicious dessert combining chocolate cake, fresh strawberries, vanilla cream, and chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Chocolate Cake Base
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and blend well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Vanilla Cream
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Layers
- Spread strawberry jam evenly over the cooled chocolate cake base.
- Layer sliced strawberries over the jam.
- Spread vanilla cream over the strawberry layer.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache
- Heat cream in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the vanilla cream layer and spread evenly.
- Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours until set.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Notes
- Ensure the cake base is completely cool before layering to prevent melting.
- Adjust sugar in the cream according to the sweetness of the strawberries.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso to the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice