Prepare to embark on a sweet journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate chocolate covered strawberries cake, a dessert that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This decadent masterpiece combines the lusciousness of chocolate, the tanginess of strawberries, and the comforting embrace of a moist cake, creating an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge and techniques to create a cake that will be the star of any occasion.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY CAKE
Strawberry cake is jam-packed with flavor from tangy strawberry gelatin to rich chocolate frosting.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease and lightly flour bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, mix cake mix and gelatin. Beat in water, oil and whole eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pans.
- Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, melt vanilla baking chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Dip lower half of each strawberry into vanilla chip mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes, or until serving time.
- Split each cake layer horizontally into 2 layers. On serving plate, place top of 1 layer, cut side up; spread with 1/3 cup of the jam. Add bottom half of layer, cut side down; spread with 1/3 cup jam. Add top of second layer, cut side up; spread with remaining 1/3 cup jam. Add bottom of remaining layer. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Arrange dipped strawberries around top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES CAKE
"I made this cake for our Cub Scout cake auction and almost didn't take it because it looked so good," notes Carol McCartney of Danville, Ohio. "It was one of our highest sellers!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/4 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold into batter. Fold in strawberries. , Pour batter into prepared baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Beat in butter and milk until smooth. Beat in vanilla., Spread frosting over bottom cake layer; top with sliced strawberries. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Dip whole strawberries into frosting; arrange around and on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CAKE
This moist and delicious homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake recipe is a crowd pleaser!
Provided by Melissa Diamond
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Grease and flour three 8 x 2 inch round pans - I recommend using a circle of wax or parchment paper in the bottom of each pan. Cakes with fruit are more likely to stick.
- In a medium bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt, whisk to blend and set aside.
- In the bowl of your mixer, add the butter and mix until softened and smooth. Slowly add the sugar and mix on medium speed 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the oil and blend
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix until the yellow of each egg is blended in.
- Add the vanilla and strawberry extract, blend.
- Alternately, add the flour mixture and the strawberry puree, beginning and ending with the flour mixture (3 additions of flour and 2 of strawberry puree)
- Add 2 to 3 drops AmeriColor pink coloring or your pink coloring of choice (optional but you will have a prettier shade of pink for your cake!)
- Pour cake batter into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Check at 25 minutes.
- Place your chocolate into a microwave safe bowl.
- Pour heavy cream over the chocolate and place in the microwave for 1 minute. (Times may vary, see our note below).
- Remove and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds more and when the chocolate has melted almost completely, allow it to sit for 1 minute more before stirring. Stir until you've reached a silky smooth consistency.
- *Microwave times may vary. If you are making a smaller amount of ganache, you will reduce the microwave time. If your chocolate hasn't melted after the 1 1/2 minutes recommended in the instructions, simply microwave in small 10-15 second increments until it has nearly completely melted. Let sit one minute, then stir until smooth.
- Cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and pureed strawberries beating at medium speed until blended.
- Continue mixing on medium speed another 3 to 4 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally
- Slow down the mixer to very slow (#2 on a KitchenAid) and mixing another 1 to 2 minutes. This will eliminate air pockets. The buttercream will become very smooth.
- If the buttercream is too thin add more powdered sugar, if too thick add more puree or a bit of milk.
- Makes 4 to 4 1/2 cups
- We melted four oz. of chocolate in the microwave in 10-20 second increments until fully melted. We washed, dried, and dipped the strawberries into the chocolate and placed on a sheet of waxed paper until the chocolate was firm. (If you are in a hurry, you can chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up the chocolate.)
- For this cake, I piped a dam of strawberry buttercream around the edge of the bottom layer of cake (the dam was piped about 1/2 inch from the edge of the cake.)
- Next, I spread the layer with a thin coating of ganache, and then piped on a buttercream filling which I spread with my spatula.
- I then added a layer of thinly sliced strawberries on top of the buttercream.
- Next, I added my middle cake layer and repeated these steps.
- I topped with the top layer of cake and frosted the cake with a coating of strawberry frosting.
- I filled a disposable piping bag (tip snipped away) with ganache and drizzled around the edge of the cake. I then covered the top of the cake with ganache as well as spread with my spatula.
- I topped with strawberry buttercream stars spaced around the edge of the cake, (Ateco 863) and then topped each with a chocolate covered strawberry.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
Why pay top dollar for chocolate-covered strawberries when you can easily make them at home -- super fresh and at a fraction of the cost? For the best finished look, try to find jumbo berries with stems.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 pound chocolate covered strawberries
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for 1 minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)
- Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. Line a sheet pan with parchment or waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries.
- Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
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CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE
Take chocolate-covered strawberries to a whole new level this Valentine's Day by baking the ingredients into a decadent cake. And don't stop there! Garnish your creation with more strawberries and drizzled semisweet and white chocolate for a true celebration of this perfect flavor pairing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg, egg yolk, sour cream, oil, vanilla and 1/2 cup hot water and whisk until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Scatter the sliced strawberries on top and gently press them into the batter.
- Bake until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 30 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the cake and invert onto a wire rack. Flip the cake back over and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Once the cake has cooled, put the semisweet chocolate and the white chocolate in separate small microwave-safe bowls. Microwave the semisweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well with a rubber spatula between each, until completely melted and smooth, about 1 minute. Drizzle the cake with the melted chocolate. Repeat the melting and drizzling process with the white chocolate.
- Garnish the top edge of the cake with the whipped cream. Cut the remaining 5 whole strawberries in half lengthwise and place the pieces cut-side down around the edge of the cake.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY BROKEN HEART CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Getting your heart broken hurts, but we have the perfect way to put it back together. This easy heart-shaped cake is filled with a sweet strawberry sauce and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache and chocolate-covered strawberries. So grab your girls or guys and get bakin'!
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 4h15m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the strawberry sauce: Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have softened but are still vibrant red.
- Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Use a spatula to press the juice out of the berries. Discard the pulp and set the sauce in the refrigerator to cool.
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 2 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake mix, water, canola oil, and eggs until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake the cakes according to the package instructions, until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Place one of the cooled cakes on a cutting board on top of a 10-inch (25 cm) square of parchment paper. Carefully trim off the domed top of the cake so it is level. Use a sharp knife to lightly make an X across the cake. Using the X as a guide, trim the top and bottom of the cake to create straight edges, discarding the trimmings. Cut the top triangle of the cake out, and place on the bottom, so it aligns neatly along the bottom edge. Trim the top points of cake so they become rounded, to create a heart. Use a pencil to trace the heart on the parchment. Move the cake pieces and parchment aside, reserving the parchment for later use. Repeat with the remaining cake.
- On a rimmed serving platter, build the cake: Transfer one of the heart cakes to the platter. Pipe a strip of chocolate frosting to attach the top and bottom of the heart. Pipe a layer of frosting over the top of the cake. Stack the remaining cake layer on top and repeat frosting.
- Pipe frosting onto the sides of the cake and use an offset spatula to spread evenly over the entire cake. Pipe a thick ¾-inch (2 mm) tall border around the top edge of the cake. Make sure there are no gaps. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the parchment with the traced heart on a baking sheet. Pour the melted chocolate into the center of the traced heart, using an offset spatula to fill in evenly. Place the other square of parchment on top. Refrigerate until hardened, at least 20 minutes.
- Peel back the top sheet of parchment from the chocolate heart and pipe a thin layer of chocolate frosting on top, spreading evenly with an offset spatula. If not using immediately, cover with the second piece of parchment paper again and place in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the cake.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator and carefully pour in the strawberry sauce into the bordered top until nearly full. Carefully place the frosting-coated chocolate heart on top of the frosting border. Use the remaining chocolate frosting to carefully fill in the sides between the heart and the cake, then spread another thin layer of frosting over the top. Return to the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Make the chocolate ganache: Combine the chocolate chips and ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Microwave on medium power for 1½ minutes, then let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream and stir to incorporate. Let cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just slightly warm to the touch, but still runny.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator. Pour about ½ cup of the ganache in the center of the cake. Use an offset spatula to lightly push to the edges, allowing some of the ganache to drip over the sides. Add more ganache as needed. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Dip the strawberries in the remaining ganache and arrange around the edges of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, until completely set, or until ready to serve.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 798 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 77 grams
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES CAKE
Wow, this sounds so yummy! I love chocolate covered strawberries. Can't wait to make this one! Enjoy!
Provided by Courtly
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 T. at a time, on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into batter. Fold in strawberries.
- Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Beat in butter and milk until smooth. Beat in vanilla.
- Spread frosting over bottom cake layer; top with sliced strawberries. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Dip whole strawberries into frosting; arrange around and on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 303.4, Carbohydrate 97.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 75, Protein 5.7
CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRY CAKE
This cake is Awesome! I got the recipe from my niece Laura Jean who had made it for Christmas. She said that everyone loved it, and she is right. It is the most moist cake I have every had. One tip that she gave me is to bake the cake ahead of time (if you can) and put it in the freezer, since the recipe calls for splitting the cake layers. This can easily be done then with a large serated knife. Be sure to make extra Dipped Strawberries if your kids are around to help!
Provided by Tandy Higgins
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 (325 for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
- In large bowl, mix cake mix and gelatin. Beat in water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally (batter will be lumpy). Pour in pans.
- Bake as directed on box for 9-inch round cake pans. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, melt vanilla baking chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequesntly, Remove from heat.
- Dip lower half of each strawberry into vanilla chip mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Regrigerate until coating is firm, about 30 minutes, or until serving time.
- Split each cake horizontally into 2 layers. On serving plate place top of 1 layer, cut side up; spread with 1/3 cup of the jam. Add bottom half of layer, cut side down; spread with 1/3 cup jam. Add top of second layer, cut side up; spread with remaining 1/3 cup jam. Add bottom of remaining layer. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Arrange dipped strawberries around top of cake. Place 5 strawberries on top of cake. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 315, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 52.2, Protein 3.9
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES
Wow your family and friends with the ultimate and easy-to-make treat-chocolate-covered strawberries! You'll need fresh berries, melted chocolate and a bit of time to dip them and let them chill. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries are an elegant decoration for a layer cake, a great way to elevate a dessert tray or a lovely centerpiece for a special occasion.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gently rinse strawberries and dry on paper towels (berries must be completely dry). Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Dip lower half of each strawberry into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip back into saucepan. Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until chocolate is firm, or until ready to serve. Store covered in refrigerator so chocolate does not soften (if made with oil, chocolate will soften more quickly at room temperature).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Strawberry, Sodium 0 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly before dipping them in chocolate.
- To make the chocolate coating smooth and shiny, temper the chocolate before dipping the strawberries.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Use a variety of toppings to decorate the chocolate-covered strawberries, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or grated coconut.
- Store the chocolate-covered strawberries in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-covered strawberries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a beautiful and decadent dessert that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give chocolate-covered strawberries a try. You won't be disappointed!
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