In the world of food, chocolate and strawberries are an irreplaceable pair of perfect partners. One of them is sweet and mellow, the other is tart and sweet, and the combination of the two always brings different surprises. Today, we will discuss how to make a rich flavor, beautiful appearance of the chocolate strawberry cake.
I. Preparation of materials
Cake base: 8 digestive cookies, 30g butter
Cake body: 250g fresh strawberries, 60g granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 30g low gluten flour, 15g cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder
Decoration: 100g of dark chocolate, 100g of light cream, powdered sugar
Mold: round or square cake mold (6 inch or 8 inch)
II.Production steps
Make the cake base: Put the digestive cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Melt the butter, mix it well with the crushed cookies, lay it flat on the bottom of the cake mold and compact it.
Make the body of the cake: wash and de-tip the strawberries and cut them into small pieces. Add the sugar to the eggs and mix well. Add the low gluten flour, cocoa powder and baking powder and mix gently. Finally add the strawberry pieces and mix well. Pour the batter into the cake mold with a flat surface.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the cake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the body of the cake leaves no residue.
Garnish: Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool. Melt the dark chocolate and light cream in the microwave and stir well. Spread the chocolate sauce evenly on the top and sides of the cake, and sprinkle with powdered sugar to decorate.
Refrigerate: Place the decorated cake in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to allow the chocolate to completely solidify for a better taste.
III. Precautions
Keep your hands clean during the making process to avoid contamination of the dough.
Adjust the baking time and temperature according to the actual situation of the oven.
Chocolate strawberry cake can be kept refrigerated, but avoid humid and high temperature environment.
The chocolate strawberry cake made by the above steps is not only rich in flavor and appearance, but also high in nutritional value. This cake is suitable for all kinds of occasions and people, whether it is a family gathering, a friend's birthday party or a time to enjoy food by yourself, it can bring you infinite surprise and satisfaction. While savoring this chocolate strawberry cake, you can feel the wonderful taste of the perfect combination of the silky smoothness of chocolate and the sweet and sourness of strawberries.
