Description
A delightful dessert featuring a rich chocolate shell filled with macerated strawberries and chocolate cake.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 chocolate cake, baked and cooled
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let them macerate for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Pour the melted chocolate into a cake mold to create a shell, then refrigerate until set.
- Once the chocolate shell is firm, fill it with the macerated strawberries and top with whipped cream.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Chocolate Shell Cake!
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Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is tempered for a shiny finish.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg