Chocolate Sponge Cake Kiss with Strawberries: A Sweet Meeting of Flavors
A perfect combination of chocolate sweetness and strawberry freshness for a dessert that will win over every palate.
The “Chocolate Sponge Cake Kiss with Strawberries” is easy and quick to make. Its soft texture and delicate flavor make it ideal for a tasty break or a refined after-meal treat. I love it particularly
An explosion of flavor in every bite
Chocolate Sponge Cake: The Perfect Base
The chocolate sponge cake is the base of this dessert. Made with few and simple ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and cocoa, it is soft and spongy. For an even more delicious touch, you can enrich the dough with dark chocolate chips.
Fresh Strawberries: A Touch of Freshness
Fresh strawberries are the ingredient that gives this dessert a touch of freshness and acidity. Their natural sweetness blends perfectly with the intense taste of chocolate, creating an irresistible balance of flavors.
An Easy Dessert to Personalize
The “Chocolate Sponge Cake Kiss with Strawberries” is a dessert that lends itself to various personalizations. You can use different fresh seasonal fruit like peaches, apricots, or blueberries. In addition, we added some custard, but you can use chocolate ganache or whipped cream to make the dessert even richer and more delicious.
A Delicious Idea for Any Occasion
This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a dinner with friends to a birthday party. It is also an original gift idea appreciated by everyone. With its inviting appearance and delicious taste, the “Chocolate Sponge Cake Kiss with Strawberries” will surely win over all your guests.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 672.03 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 97.58 (g) of which sugars 70.25 (g)
- Proteins 16.17 (g)
- Fat 28.06 (g) of which saturated 14.70 (g)of which unsaturated 13.17 (g)
- Fibers 4.22 (g)
- Sodium 50.86 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 324 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (corn starch)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon (grated zest)
- 1 vanilla (bean)
- 1 lb strawberries
- 3 tbsp sugar
- as needed lemon juice (half)
Tools
- Electric Whisk https://blog.giallozafferano.it/crienry/ricetta-crema-pasticcera-tradizonale/
- Small Bowls Arcoroc Sorbet Garnished Ice Cream Cup 210ml, 6 Cups
Steps
Let’s start by preparing the Chocolate Sponge Cake. Click on it to find the step-by-step recipe
Next, let’s prepare the custard. Click on it to find the recipe
Wash and cut the strawberries into pieces, leaving a few whole for decoration. Put them in a small pot where we’ll add the sugar and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until it forms a kind of jam. Then turn off and let cool.
In a glass bowl, place crumbled sponge cake at the base, cover with a generous amount of custard. Top the custard with more sponge cake pieces, a couple of spoonfuls of strawberry coulis. Finally, decorate with the remaining fresh strawberries, halved, and serve.
Tips and Variations for the Chocolate Sponge Cake Kiss with Strawberries
Instead of custard, you can use cream or a diplomatic cream
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the chocolate sponge cake kiss with strawberries the day before serving it?
Of course, it’s even better to prepare the dessert the day before and then assemble everything before serving it
