This Chocolate Strawberry Dome Cake is a delightful treat featuring a fluffy chocolate sponge cake, a rich cream filling, and fresh strawberries. The cake is hollowed out and filled with a luscious mascarpone and quark cream, then topped with cake crumbs to create a charming dome shape. This dessert is not only fun to make but also delicious and perfect for any celebration.
Why You’ll Love This: You will love this cake for its unique presentation and the combination of textures and flavors. The moist chocolate sponge pairs beautifully with the creamy mascarpone filling and the freshness of the strawberries. The added chocolate shavings in the cream give an extra layer of indulgence, making this cake a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Perfect Occasion: This Chocolate Strawberry Dome Cake is ideal for birthdays, family gatherings, or any festive occasion. Its eye-catching appearance and delicious taste make it a perfect centerpiece for dessert tables. It’s also great for children’s parties due to its fun and playful design.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, garnish the cake with fresh strawberry slices around the base. You can also dust the top with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar or cocoa powder to enhance the dome effect. Fresh mint leaves can add a pop of color and a refreshing touch.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 4 eggs
- 200g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 200ml mineral water
- 200ml vegetable oil
- 240g all-purpose flour
- 60g cocoa powder
- 100g cornstarch
- 1 packet baking powder
- For the Cream:
- 500g mascarpone
- 500g quark
- 400ml heavy cream
- 150g powdered sugar
- 5 packets cream stabilizer (or 6 teaspoons)
- 150g chocolate shavings
- Additional Ingredients:
- 500-600g strawberries
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 38×25 cm rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar on high speed for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Gradually add the mineral water and vegetable oil, mixing well.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes. Start checking with a toothpick at the 30-minute mark. Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and cream stabilizer until stiff peaks form.
- Add the mascarpone and quark, and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate shavings with a spatula.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, use a spoon to hollow out the cake to a depth of about 1-2 cm, reserving the removed pieces in a bowl.
- Crumble the reserved cake pieces.
- Halve the strawberries and place them on the bottom of the hollowed-out cake.
- Spread the cream mixture over the strawberries, mounding it slightly to create a dome shape.
- Gently press the cake crumbs onto the cream, covering the entire surface to create the dome effect.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy this delightful Chocolate Strawberry Dome Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy filling, and fresh strawberries, that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
