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Strawberry mole cake

Delightful Strawberry Mole Cake: Summer's Sweet Showstopper

Experience the delightful Strawberry Mole Cake, a showstopper dessert combining rich chocolate biscuit with strawberries and bananas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Ensure it’s unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs for vegan version
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use plant-based for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil Can use melted coconut oil
Filling
  • 1 cup Whipping cream Chill before whipping
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh or frozen
  • 2 Bananas Ripe but not overripe
  • 1/4 cup Lemon curd Optional; can replace with strawberry jam
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate crumbs Crushed finely
  • Additional fruit Fresh strawberries or other seasonal fruits

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cake Pan
  • Wire Rack
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and eggs. Add milk and oil. Mix until smooth, pour into greased cake pan, and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, add the whipping cream. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes. Transfer cream to the refrigerator to stabilize.
  3. Wash and slice fresh strawberries and bananas. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain excess moisture.
  4. Once the biscuit base is cool, spread half of the whipped cream over it. Layer with sliced strawberries and bananas, then top with remaining whipped cream.
  5. Crush chocolate biscuit pieces in a zip-top bag and scatter on top of the cream. This simulates a molehill look.
  6. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight for best flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal taste, keep in the refrigerator and serve chilled. This dessert is perfect for gatherings and benefits from chilling overnight.

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