Craving a dessert that is both indulgent and visually stunning? Look no further than the chocolate-covered strawberry cake. This delightful treat is a multi-layered cake adorned with fresh strawberries and enrobed in a rich chocolate ganache, offering a captivating combination of flavors and textures. While it may seem intimidating to create such an elaborate dessert, this article will guide you through the process, providing a detailed recipe and step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
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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
DRUNKEN CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CAKE
This cake is so light and delicious. And the frosting... it's so good it almost didn't make it onto the cake! The combination of marshmallow cream and cream cheese make a great frosting. Yummy!
Provided by Raquel Beltz
Categories Puddings
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F for metal or glass pans, 325°F for dark or coated pans.
- 2. BLEND dry mixes (cake and pudding), water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). BEAT at medium speed for 2 minutes.
- 3. POUR batter in pan 9X13 glass dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- 4. When cake is approximately 5 minutes from being done, begin the Jello mixture.
- 5. Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a full boil. Add jello and mix until jello is fully dissolved.
- 6. Add 12 oz Delicia Strawberries & Cream to jello. (For a non-alcoholic cake, replace the Delicia Strawberries & Cream with strawberry or red cream soda.)
- 7. Pull cake from oven and liberally poke fork holes in cake.
- 8. Pour jello mix over cake and place in refrigerator for at least one hour.
- 9. After cake has fully cooled, make Chocolate Fudge Marshmallow frosting.
- 10. Soften 8 oz cream cheese.
- 11. Blend with 7oz jar of marshmallow cream and 3.3 oz box of chocolate fudge pudding.
- 12. Add 8oz tub of cool whip and blend completely.
- 13. Spread frosting (all of it) evenly over fully cooled cake cake.
- 14. Cut and serve.
- 15. You may want to garnish with fresh strawberries dipped in white chocolate for a more elegant look when entertaining.
- 16. Store leftover cake (if there is any) in a covered container in refrigerator.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries have the best flavor and texture for this cake. If you can't find fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
- Make sure the strawberries are dry before dipping them in chocolate: If the strawberries are wet, the chocolate will not stick. You can pat the strawberries dry with a paper towel or let them air dry for a few minutes.
- Use a good quality chocolate: The chocolate you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. Look for a chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa solids.
- Temper the chocolate: Tempering the chocolate will help it to set up properly and give it a smooth, shiny finish. You can temper chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler.
- Be patient when dipping the strawberries: It takes a little bit of time to dip each strawberry in chocolate. Don't rush the process, or you will end up with messy strawberries.
- Let the strawberries set up completely before assembling the cake: Once the strawberries are dipped in chocolate, you need to let them set up completely before assembling the cake. This will help to prevent the chocolate from melting and making the cake messy.
Conclusion:
Chocolate covered strawberry cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your friends and family.
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