Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Strawberry Frosting

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"Chocolate with strawberries is probably the most delicious fruit combo. This chocolate cake is light with a strong chocolate taste, which goes perfectly with the fresh strawberries and delicate mascarpone cream. I really love this cake with all of its pretty colors. It’s delicious and easy to make, it makes the perfect dessert that pretty much everyone will enjoy."
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Prep time 1hr 30mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 8

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ingredients

  • 1 3/4 ounces (50 grams) flour
  • 1 3/4 ounces (50 grams) potato starch
  • 4 eggs, egg whites and egg yolks separated
  • 1 1/3 ounces (40 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 cups (1 kilogram) fine sugar, divided
  • 2 pounds (1 kilogram) strawberries
  • 6 3/4 ounces (200 grams) soft butter
  • 6 3/4 ounces (200 grams) mascarpone
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 lemon, zested

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 and line a 7-8 inch springform with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.

  • Step 2

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour with the potato starch, baking powder and cocoa powder.

  • Step 3

    In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with 6 tablespoons of sugar with a whisk until it is light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 4

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff, then gradually add 5 tablespoons of sugar, whisking constantly, until the mixture is stiff and shiny. Add the egg yolks and gently stir with a spatula. Then sift the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined.

  • Step 5

    Pour the batter and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely.

  • Step 6

    In the meantime make the mascarpone frosting. Place the 1 3/4 pound of strawberries in a large saucepan and cook for 15 minutes over a low heat. Press through a fine sieve into a bowl and set aside.

  • Step 7

    Place the butter in the mixing bowl and beat for about 10 minutes until light and fluffy. Slowly add 1 3/4 cup of sugar while beating. Finally add the mascarpone, strawberries, zest and lemon juice, beat for 5 minutes more until combined.

  • Step 8

    Cut the remaining strawberries into small cubes. To assemble cut the cake into three layers, place one layer, flat side up, on a plate or cake stand, spread 3 tablespoons of mascarpone frosting and add half of the cut strawberries.

  • Step 9

    Place the second cake layer, spread 3 tablespoons of mascarpone frosting and add the rest of the strawberries. Add the third cake layer and cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer mascarpone frosting, decorate with the strawberries and the remaining frosting. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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