Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake
A delightful chocolate cake topped with fresh strawberries and encased in a glossy chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- Dark chocolate for shell
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake it in a round cake pan.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate with butter in a double boiler, stirring until it’s beautifully smooth and shiny.
- Use the melted chocolate to create a shell by pouring it into a mold and allowing it to set.
- Layer the cooled chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and fresh strawberries.
- Pour the chocolate shell over the top and let it set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Finally, serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
Notes
Ensure your cake is completely cool before layering to prevent melting the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg