This is an easy cake that makes for the perfect dessert, just like our Nutella Cake!

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE-

The combination of flavors in this cake is amazing. The cake layers with the cream cheese frosting and strawberry puree is truly heavenly! This cake is the perfect dessert for get-togethers and is always a hit regardless of the holiday.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CAKE-

Do not be intimidated by the number of steps in this recipe, this recipe is easy to make and totally worth the time!

In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy and fluffy.Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.Divide batter between baking pans and bake, cool layers completely.In a blender, add the fresh strawberries, sugar, heavy cream and puree, set aside.Cream together all the ingredients for the frosting.Once the layers are cooled, cut the cake layers in half. Add one layer to your cake platter and spread puree. Top with frosting and close with another layer of chocolate cake. Repeat this with all the cake layers.Add the last chocolate cake layer and cover the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.Decorate as desired and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.Cut the cake into slices and serve!

CAKE DECORATING OPTIONS-

There are several different ways you can choose to decorate your cake, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of our favorite ways to decorate this chocolate strawberry cake:

Almonds– As this recipe calls for, we like to top the cake with toasted almonds.Strawberries– You can decorate your cake with slices, halved, or whole strawberries.Chocolate Ganache– Make a creamy chocolate ganache and cover the top of the cake with ganache. Make a ganache drip effect for a prettier cake!Whipped Cream– Top with curled whipped cream.Chocolate Shavings– Milk chocolate or white chocolate shavings over the top and side of the cake.Piped Frosting– Save some of the frosting and pipe designs over the top of the cake.Chocolate Chips– Chocolate chip morsels sprinkled all over the cake is always a great idea!Chocolate Drizzle– Drizzle the top of the cake with white chocolate or milk chocolate drizzle.

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