Description
Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Strawberry Custard Cake Loaf, featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy custard, and fresh strawberries, all covered in silky chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 layers chocolate sponge cake
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (halved)
- 1 ½ cups vanilla custard
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (melted chocolate + cream)
- 1 tbsp butter (for gloss in ganache)
- 4–6 chocolate truffles or Ferrero-style candies for topping
- Extra strawberries for garnish
- Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap and place one layer of chocolate cake on the bottom.
- Spread half the vanilla custard, add strawberries, and top with the second cake layer.
- Pour remaining custard on top and refrigerate for 3 hours to set.
- Unmold onto a serving plate and pour over warm chocolate ganache.
- Let ganache slightly drip over the sides for a glossy finish.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and chocolate truffles.
- Chill 15 minutes before slicing for perfect layers.
Notes
- Ensure the ganache is warm for easy pouring.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Optional: Dust with cocoa powder before serving for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg