
Strawberry cake with chocolate cream and glaze
Description
The cake can be served immediately after preparation. But it tastes better if you let it soak overnight. In this case, cover it with frosting, put a lid on it, and refrigerate. Decorate it just before serving. To keep strawberries in place on the hardened frosting, you can attach them to the cake using melted chocolate dots.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2

Mix and sift the flour and baking powder.
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Step 3

Place the frozen strawberries in a blender, add 100 ml of cream, and blend until smooth.
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Step 4

Beat the yolks with sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Step 5

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
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Step 6

Incorporate the strawberry purée and half of the flour into the yolk mixture.
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Step 7

Add the remaining flour and beaten egg whites in 2-3 batches. Mix from bottom to top and in circular motions, trying to keep the batter fluffy.
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Step 8

Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper—only the bottom. Do not grease the pan. Pour in the batter and gently rotate it clockwise.
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Step 9

Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 20 minutes. Check the cake's doneness with a skewer.
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Step 10

Remove the baked cake from the oven and, after 5 minutes, take it out of the pan and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool completely. It's best to let the sponge cake rest overnight, covered with plastic wrap. If you're in a hurry, slice the cooled cake into three layers. The layers don't require soaking—they are soft and moist. However, if desired, you can lightly spray them with strawberry syrup.
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Step 11

For the cream, beat the butter until pale. Gradually add cocoa and slowly pour in the condensed milk, continuing to beat at medium speed. Separately, whip the remaining cream and fold it into the mixture.
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Step 12

Spread the cake layers with a thick layer of cream. Cover the cake with cream on the sides and top. Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
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Step 13

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and quickly drizzle it over the chilled cake. Carefully arrange fresh berries on top. Decorate the cake with mint or as desired.
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Step 14

Can be served immediately.
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Step 15

Ready. Serve at the table.