Irresistible Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake
A luscious cake filled with chocolate and strawberries, perfect for celebrations and sweet moments with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate shell topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Combine the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle the chocolate shell topping over the cake.
- Slice and serve to your excited guests.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of espresso powder to the dry ingredients. This cake is versatile and can be made with different fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg