Chocolate cake with strawberries
8 servings
25 minutes
Chocolate cake with strawberries is the embodiment of elegance in European cuisine, combining the rich taste of dark chocolate with the refreshing sweetness of ripe strawberries. This dessert represents a perfect blend of tender sponge soaked in vanilla and cocoa aromas and fruity freshness. Historically, the combination of chocolate and berries has been used in many European desserts, symbolizing luxury and sophistication. The velvety chocolate glaze covering the cake not only enhances its flavor but also gives it a festive appearance, making it ideal for special occasions. Slices of strawberries add a light tartness to the composition, creating a harmony of flavors. This cake will be an exquisite decoration for any feast, while fresh mint leaves add the final note of freshness and aroma.
1
Sift the flour and mix it with sugar. Add eggs one by one and beat.
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Sugar: 140 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
2
Melt the chocolate in a water bath and add it to the flour mixture. Mix well.
- Dark chocolate: 300 g
3
Line the bottom of a round pan with baking paper, grease with butter, and pour in the batter.
- Butter: 150 g
4
Place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and cool.
5
Slice the strawberries and place them on the cake.
- Strawberry: 500 g
6
For the glaze, melt chocolate in a water bath and pour it over the cake. Decorate with mint leaves.
- Dark chocolate: 300 g
- Fresh mint: to taste
