These Mini Strawberry Chocolate Cakes are the perfect homemade indulgence for those who love the combination of chocolate and strawberries. The cake is prepared with a simple yet rich batter consisting of eggs, sugar, milk, oil, cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder, resulting in a moist and chocolatey sponge. Once baked, the sponge is complemented by a sweet and fluffy whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a smooth chocolate ganache made from dark chocolate and heavy cream. These mini cakes are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them perfect for special occasions or as an elegant dessert.
Why You’ll Love This: The blend of chocolate sponge, fresh strawberries, and creamy toppings provides a delightful mix of textures and flavors. These mini cakes are a great way to enjoy a classic flavor combination in an elegant and individualized form.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, dinner parties, or as a special treat for chocolate and strawberry lovers. They’re also great for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a sophisticated addition to any dessert table.
Decoration Tips: Top each mini cake with a fresh strawberry for a natural and elegant look. You can also drizzle with extra chocolate ganache or sprinkle with chocolate shavings for added decadence.
Ingredients:
- 3 Eggs
- 120g Sugar
- 150ml Milk
- 50ml Oil
- 40g Cocoa Powder
- 160g Flour
- 10g Baking Powder
- 500g Heavy Cream (for cream)
- 50g Sugar (for cream)
- 500g Strawberries
- 150g Dark Chocolate (for ganache)
- 150ml Heavy Cream (for ganache)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare a 30x40cm baking sheet.
- Whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Stir in milk and oil.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder. Mix into the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the cream, whip 500g of heavy cream with 50g of sugar until thick.
- For the chocolate ganache, melt dark chocolate with 150ml of heavy cream over hot water. Stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, cut into mini cake sizes.
- Layer each mini cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the cakes.
- Decorate with additional strawberries on top.
Enjoy these Mini Strawberry Chocolate Cakes, a delightful and elegant dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the freshness of strawberries.
Enjoy!
