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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mini Cakes are elegant bite-sized desserts made with moist chocolate cake, fresh strawberries or jam, and a glossy chocolate ganache coating. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, romantic dinners, or special celebrations.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced or diced)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or compote (optional)
  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for coating/ganache)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan or mini cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry, then stir in hot water or coffee until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely, then cut into rounds or hearts using a cookie cutter.
  7. Stack two mini cake layers with strawberry jam or fresh berries in between.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate, then stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip each mini cake or spoon ganache over the top to coat. Chill until set.
  10. Garnish with a strawberry slice or drizzle of chocolate before serving.

Notes

For quicker prep, use a boxed chocolate cake mix.White chocolate coating gives a fun variation.To make ahead, bake the cake and prep strawberries the day before assembling.For an adult twist, add a splash of liqueur to the strawberry filling.Best served chilled or slightly cool for ideal texture.

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