Chocolate cake with strawberries and mascarpone cream
10 servings
85 minutes
This chocolate cake with strawberries and mascarpone cream is a true celebration of flavor inspired by Italian culinary tradition. Rich chocolate layers, soft, moist, and aromatic, are perfectly complemented by airy mascarpone cream that adds tenderness and sophistication to the dessert. Fresh strawberries add juiciness and a slight tartness, creating a harmonious combination with the rich chocolate. This cake not only looks magnificent but is also perfect for special occasions—be it a romantic dinner or a family celebration. Italians love to enjoy such desserts with a cup of espresso, allowing the flavor notes to fully unfold. The preparation is straightforward but requires attention to detail to achieve the perfect texture and balance of flavors.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. It's better to line the baking pan with parchment paper.
2
Sift the flour and cocoa. Add sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Wheat flour: 360 g
- Sugar: 400 g
- Cocoa powder: 35 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Add oil, eggs, and milk to the dry ingredients. Whisk everything for about half a minute. Pour boiling water into the batter and whisk again.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Milk: 220 ml
- Boiling water: 220 ml
4
Pour the batter into the mold and bake for 40-50 minutes (better to check with a toothpick inserted in the middle - it should come out dry).
5
After baking, take it out and let it cool for a couple of hours, but I left it overnight to be sure. Cut into 2 pieces.
6
For the cream, lightly whip the mascarpone, adding powdered sugar. Gradually start pouring in the cream while continuing to whip. IMPORTANT: the mixture should become more airy but not liquid.
- Mascarpone cheese: 450 g
- Icing sugar: to taste
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 150 ml
7
Spread cream on the bottom layer and place strawberry rings on top. Place the second layer and cover the entire cake with cream. Decorate with strawberries.
- Strawberry: to taste
