Fresh Strawberry Cake with Chocolate Icing
Strawberries are actually not berries but rather an aggregate fruit.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Fresh Strawberry Cake with Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk.
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Gently fold in the fresh strawberries.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate icing over the top and sides of the cake.
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Decorate with fresh strawberries.
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Allow the icing to set for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
