Homemade chocolate strawberry cake

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan with butter and dust with chocolate powder.

Step 2: Wash the strawberries and remove the stem. Cut the strawberries into quarters and set aside.

Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and the chocolate powder. Beat the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and the milk until obtain a homogeneous dough. Add the strawberries and fold with a spatula.

Step 4: Pour the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 5: When the cake is cooked, turn it out onto a plate and let cool to room temperature.

RECIPE TIPS

Some tips to prevent the cake from sinking:
If the cake is taken out of the oven before it is fully cooked in the center, it can collapse as it cools. Use a toothpick to test whether the cake is cooked, it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
Do not open the oven door while the cake is cooking, sudden temperature changes can also affect the cake’s structure, leading to the cake sinking.
Always make sure to preheat the oven before placing the cake in the oven.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does chocolate cake last?

If it's a simple chocolate cake like this one, it can last for around 2 to 4 days at room temperature in a tightly closed container or wrapped in plastic wrap.
If it is a chocolate cake that has, for example, butter or chocolate cream frosting, the shelf life can vary between 1 and 2 days, at room temperature.
If the cake has butter or chocolate cream frosting, we recommend storing the cake in the fridge.

Can I replace fresh strawberries with strawberry yogurt?

Yes, but reduce the amount of milk.

Homemade chocolate strawberry cake

This delicious homemade cake mixes chocolate with the delicious strawberry aroma. It is an easy cake to prepare, fluffy and very tasty! Serve it for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. Bon appetit!!!

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Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:35 m
Total Time:55 m
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Ingredients
• 4 medium eggs
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 125 grams (1 cup) chocolate powder
• 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) strawberries
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with butter and dust with chocolate powder.
2. Wash the strawberries and remove the stem. Cut the strawberries into quarters and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and the chocolate powder. In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and the milk until obtain a homogeneous dough. Add the strawberries and fold with a spatula.
4. Pour the dough into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
5. When the cake is cooked, turn it out onto a plate and let cool to room temperature.
Homemade chocolate strawberry cake
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 165
Total Fat 3.5 g(4%)
Saturated Fat 1.5 g(7%)
Cholesterol 55 mg(18%)
Sodium 28 mg(1%)
Total Carbohydrate 33.5 g(12%)
Protein 6 g