CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES CAKE

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"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

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
FROSTING:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups baking cocoa
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
8 whole fresh strawberries

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.

Cathy Lawson
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I've made this cake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Kevin Luseno
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. The chocolate ganache is rich and decadent, but it doesn't overpower the cake.


Ashley Wyman
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.


Londiwe
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I made this cake for my family, and they all loved it. It's a new favorite in our house!


AZAMUL AZAMUL
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend it!


Shani Ff
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Amelia Elwell
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This cake is so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make it again!


SS BOY
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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one is amazing! The strawberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Caydon Bain
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I've tried other chocolate-covered strawberry cakes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the ganache is rich and decadent.


Sheraz joiya
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and she loved it! It was a big hit at the party.


Mr Torik YT
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Oltion Murataj
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Nathaniel Cobbinah
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate and strawberries are a perfect combination.


Alicia Ward
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I've made this cake several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Nadeem Kashif
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. The chocolate ganache is rich and decadent, but it doesn't overpower the cake.


Ngwana Rakabe
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.


ivanna Chamoun
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he absolutely loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


MRG tawhid Mondol
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This cake was a huge success at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the chocolate-covered strawberries, and the adults loved the moist and flavorful cake.


Abid sikari
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The cake turned out perfectly moist and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making this cake again for my next party!


Asif Balouch
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I've never been much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that I felt like a pro! The chocolate-covered strawberries were a hit at my party, and everyone raved about how delicious the cake was.