Easy Strawberry Chocolate Cake

This Strawberry Chocolate Cake is so easy and moist.  Nothing better than the combination of chocolate and strawberries. 

Simple which means it is perfect on it’s own or fancy it up with a dollop of whipped cream.

I think I probably made this cake for my daughter and the Italian, their love for strawberries has no bounds.

Especially my daughter, no strawberry is safe in this house, especially Chocolate Cake made with strawberries!

More Strawberry Dessert Recipes you may enjoy!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel

Creamy Strawberry Semifreddo

Strawberry Tiramisu

I actually found this cake recipe on Martha Stewart’s site, I liked the sound of the Strawberry Cake Recipe.  And I thought it would be perfect as a Valentine’s Day Recipe.

Although I did change a few things.

• I used cake flour instead of all purpose because I like how cake flour adds a softness to cakes.
• I used salted butter instead of unsalted because I can never find unsalted here in Italy, so I cut back on the added salt.
• I added cocoa to make it a chocolate cake because as my daughter said “If it’s Valentine’s Day it’s got to be Chocolate and Strawberries”.
• I used less strawberries although they were enough to fill the top of the cake.
• I changed the cake pan size to 8 inches because I wanted a higher cake.
• And of course I topped it off with a little Chantilly Cream.

Strawberry Chocolate Cake

If you are like me and not the greatest cake decorator although everyone knows how hard I try! Then this is the cake for you.

I always seem to imagine something a little different then it turns out.  For example I cut the strawberries into hearts thinking it was going to look amazing!

All I can say it, it’s a darn good thing it tastes so amazing.

So if you are looking for a simple, easy and moist Chocolate Cake with Strawberries, then this is it.  Add a little Chantilly cream and  make it extra special!  Enjoy!

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Easy Strawberry Chocolate Cake

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time

1 hr 25 mins

 

This Strawberry Chocolate Cake is so easy and moist.  Nothing better than the combination of chocolate and strawberries.  

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 399 kcal

Author: Rosemary

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE CAKE

• 1 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg (large)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
• 1/2 pound strawberries (hulled & cut in half)

CHANTILLY CREAM

• 1 cup whole / whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons sifted icing / powdered sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C), grease and flour an 8 inch springform pan.

CHOCOLATE CAKE

1. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.

2. In a medium bowl beat until light and fluffy the butter and sugar, approximately 5 minutes, reduce speed to medium low and add the egg, milk and vanilla beat to combine.

3. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat to combine.

4. Spoon into prepared cake pan.  Place cut strawberries on top and sprinkle with 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.  Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F (160°C) and bake for approximately one hour.  Let cool completely before serving.  Serve with Chantilly Cream and fresh strawberries if desired.  Enjoy.

CHANTILLY CREAM

1. In a medium bowl beat cream until soft peaks appear, then add the vanilla and sifted sugar, beat until stiff.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Strawberry Chocolate Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21g 32%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 85mg 28%

Sodium 102mg 4%

Potassium 211mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 48g 16%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 29g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 15.1%

Vitamin C 20.4%

Calcium 8.4%

Iron 3.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.