Chocolate Strawberry Jar Cake Recipe – Moist Chocolate Cake with Fresh Strawberries

Chocolate Strawberry Jar Cake Recipe

Delicious layers of chocolate sponge, strawberries & cream in a jar

🍰 Introduction

The combination of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries is simply irresistible. Served in jars, they become a fun, portable dessert perfect for parties, gifting, or treating yourself. Each spoonful combines moist chocolate cake, fresh strawberries, and luscious cream.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Portable & fun for parties or gifting

• Layers of chocolate cake, cream, and strawberries

• Quick and easy recipe

• Customizable with nuts or chocolate chips

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🎂 Ingredients You’ll Need

📝 Ingredients

🥣 Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt

🥛 Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup yogurt (optional)

🍓 Additional Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup whipped cream or frosting
• Chocolate shavings for garnish

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup yogurt (optional)

Additional Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

• 1 cup whipped cream or frosting

• Chocolate shavings for garnish

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🍫 How to Make the Cake

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Pans

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease pan or cupcake molds.

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Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl.

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Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

Whisk eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, yogurt in a bowl.

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Step 4: Combine

Pour wet into dry ingredients, mix gently until smooth. Avoid overmixing.

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Step 5: Bake and cool

Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

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Step 6: Prepare Jars

Cut cooled cake into cubes. Spoon layers of whipped cream and fresh strawberries into the jars.

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Step 7: Garnish & Serve

Top with whipped cream, strawberry slice, and chocolate shavings. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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🍫 How to Make the Frosting (Optional)

• Beat 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.

• Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.

• Layer between cake and strawberries or top jars.

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🎂 Assemble and Decorate the Cake

1. Arrange cake cubes at the bottom of the jar.

2. Add whipped cream layer

3. Add chopped strawberries

4. Repeat and finish with cream, strawberry, chocolate shavings

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🍫 Baking Tips for Success

• Don’t overmix the batter

• Use fresh, ripe strawberries

• Let cake cool completely before layering

• Chill jars before serving

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🍫 Customization & Flavor Ideas

• Add chocolate chips or nuts

• Use cream cheese or mascarpone frosting

• Drizzle chocolate syrup between layers

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📦 Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

• Refrigerate 2–3 days

• Make ahead for parties

• Avoid freezing with fresh strawberries

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🍫 Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled from jar with spoon

• Perfect for parties, picnics, gifts

• Pair with hot chocolate or coffee

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A1: Absolutely. Be sure to remove any extra water so the layers stay firm and fresh.

Q2: Can I replace whipped cream with frosting?
A2: Yes, cream cheese frosting or ganache works.

Q3: How long can be stored?
A3: 2–3 days in fridge; avoid freezing fresh strawberries.

Q4: Can I make this eggless?
A4: Yes, substitute eggs with flax or applesauce.

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🥗 Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	320 kcal
Carbohydrates	40 g
Protein	5 g
Fat	16 g
Saturated Fat	8 g
Cholesterol	50 mg
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	180 mg

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🍫 Final Thought

This Chocolate Strawberry Jar Cake is a fun, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Layers of chocolate, cream, and fresh strawberries in a jar make every bite delightful.

you can also enjoy our chocolate fruit fusion cake. 

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