Strawberry chocolate cream layer cake is a must-try!
A delightful strawberry chocolate cream layer cake that combines soft chocolate sponge with luscious strawberry filling and creamy chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups strawberry pie filling or thick strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped or shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale, fluffy, and tripled in volume (about 5–7 minutes).
- Gently fold in vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into pan and bake 20–25 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
- Slice the sponge horizontally into two even layers.
- Spread a generous layer of strawberry filling over the bottom sponge.
- Place the second sponge layer on top.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and cocoa powder until thick and creamy.
- Spread chocolate cream evenly over the cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and plenty of chocolate shavings. Chill 1 hour before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
- Brush sponge lightly with strawberry syrup for extra moisture.
- Use mascarpone mixed with cream for a richer topping.
- Let cake rest overnight for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g