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Strawberry Mole Cake

Heavenly Strawberry Mole Cake: A Simple Delight for All

This delightful Strawberry Mole Cake offers a mouthwatering blend of chocolate and strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Always choose unsweetened for the best results.
  • 1 cup Sugar Feel free to adjust based on your preference.
  • 3 large Eggs For vegan options, consider using unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg.
  • 1 cup Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free flour blend.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Plant-based whipping cream can be used for vegan.
  • 2 cups Strawberries Freshly diced, frozen strawberries should be well-drained.
  • 1 medium Bananas Can be substituted with mango or peach.
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam Lemon curd can be used for a zesty alternative.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Crushed Cake Crumbs The cake’s leftover crumbs used for decoration.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and beat together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Sift in cocoa powder and flour, gently folding until just combined to create a smooth batter.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Whip heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form, sweetening to taste.
  6. Hollow out the cooled cake center, fill with whipped cream, strawberries, and bananas.
  7. Top with crushed cake crumbs, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  8. Slice and serve chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is chilled before whipping for best results. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for flavor.

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