Description
This Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake combines soft vanilla cake layers, fresh strawberry filling, and fluffy whipped cream, all topped with a glossy chocolate shell that cracks beautifully when sliced. It’s an elegant yet simple dessert perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cream Layer
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Shell
- 250 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.
- To prepare the strawberry filling, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- To make the cream layer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue whipping until thick.
- Place the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream evenly over the top and add the strawberry mixture.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly but remain pourable.
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate over the cake and spread gently so it drips down the sides.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate shell sets before slicing.
Notes
For extra decoration, garnish the cake with fresh strawberries or chocolate curls. The coconut oil helps the chocolate shell harden into a thin layer that cracks beautifully when sliced.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg