Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

Introduction

If you love the combination of chocolate and strawberries, this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake is perfect for you! This dessert is creamy, fruity, and oh-so-delicious. It’s great for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a sweet treat after dinner.

Why Make This Recipe

This recipe is a fantastic way to impress your friends and family. The flavors of rich cream cheese and sweet strawberries will make everyone smile. Plus, it is an easy recipe that doesn’t require fancy cooking skills. With just a few ingredients and steps, you can create a stunning cake that looks like it came from a bakery!

How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

Making the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake is quite simple. You don’t need to be a pro in the kitchen to whip it up. Just follow these easy steps, and soon you will have a cake that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup melted butter
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
3⁄4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup strawberry puree
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Strawberry sauce for drizzle

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Take a bowl and combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. This will be your crust. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with 3⁄4 cup sugar until it is smooth. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour half of the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled crust. Gently swirl in the strawberry puree and then add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set. Once done, let the cake cool completely.
After cooling, refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours.
Finally, top with fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry sauce before serving.

How to Serve Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

Serve this amazing cake chilled. Slice it into pieces and let everyone enjoy it with fresh strawberries on top. You can also serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream beside it!

How to Store Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

To store the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake, keep it in the refrigerator. Make sure to cover it with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Tips to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for a bit before mixing. This will help it blend smoothly.
Make sure not to overbake the cake; check it around the 50-minute mark.
You can add extra strawberry puree on top for more flavor.

Variation

If you want to try something different, you can use other fruit purees like raspberry or blueberry instead of strawberry. You could also add a layer of chocolate ganache on top for extra richness.