Chocolate and Strawberry Cake

I’ll be happy to help! The chocolate and strawberry cake is an incredibly indulgent dessert that combines the intense sweetness of chocolate with the freshness of strawberries. Here is the recipe in the Italian way:

Ingredients

• 200 g of dark chocolate
• 100 g of butter
• 100 g of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 150 g of all-purpose flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 300 g of fresh strawberries
• Icing sugar (for garnish)
• Lemon juice

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and add butter until you get a smooth mixture.
3. In a bowl, whisk sugar with eggs until the mixture is frothy and light.
4. Incorporate the melted chocolate into the egg and sugar mixture.
5. Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, mixing until the batter is smooth.
6. Pour the batter into a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for about 30-35 minutes. Do the toothpick test before taking it out to make sure it’s well-cooked inside.
8. While the cake is cooling, cut strawberries into pieces, put them in a bowl with a little icing sugar and a few drops of lemon juice.
9. Once the cake is cooled, arrange the marinated strawberries on the surface, creating an even layer.
10. Finish with a dusting of icing sugar before serving.

Did you know?

In Italian cuisine, the chocolate and strawberry pairing is often used in spring and summer desserts, as strawberries are in the peak of their season. This cake is perfect to serve as a dessert after a dinner with friends or for a special occasion.

If you don’t have dark chocolate, you can use milk chocolate for a milder taste, or a combination of dark chocolate and chili pepper chocolate for an Italian spicy twist! Enjoy your preparation and bon appétit!