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Judy John

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Recipe

This chocolate covered strawberry cake features rich chocolate layers, fresh strawberries, and smooth frosting, creating a decadent dessert perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Layers
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Frosting
  • 2 cups whipped frosting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Oven
  • Cooling Rack
  • Double Boiler

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare cake pans. Mix cake batter until smooth.
  2. Bake cake layers until set. Cool completely before assembling.
  3. Cook strawberries with sugar briefly until slightly softened and syrupy. Cool.
  4. Melt chocolate with cream until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  5. Layer cake with strawberry filling and frosting. Pour chocolate over top for finish.

Notes

For softer cake, avoid overbaking. For firmer layers, chill before stacking. Freeze briefly for easier assembly. Add liqueur or extracts for variation. Store refrigerated up to three days for best freshness.