Cake Recipe with Strawberry and Chocolate

Study Notes

Ingredients

Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry flavor:
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree or jam
- 1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
Chocolate coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening (e.g. Crisco)
Decorations:
- Confectioners' sugar
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Sprinkles or other toppings (optional)

Instructions

Bake the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Crumb the cake: Use a food processor or place the cake in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin to create fine crumbs.
Mix with strawberry flavor: Add strawberry puree or jam and extract (if using) to the crumbs and mix until well combined.
Form cake balls: Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Melt the chocolate: Melt the white and dark chocolate chips in separate bowls in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
Dip the cake balls: Dip the end of a lollipop stick or cake pop stick into the melted chocolate and insert into each cake ball. Dip the cake ball into the melted chocolate, using a spoon or dipping tool to coat evenly. Tap off excess chocolate by gently tapping the stick against the side of the bowl.
Decorate: Place the dipped cake pops on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and top with sliced strawberries or sprinkles (if using).
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake pops for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Serve chilled.

Cake Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour is required for the cake
1 cup granulated sugar is needed for the cake
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened is an essential ingredient for the cake
1 cup whole milk is used in the cake mixture
2 large eggs are necessary for the cake
2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds flavor to the cake
1/4 cup strawberry puree or jam is used for strawberry flavor
1/4 teaspoon strawberry extract is optional for strawberry flavor

Chocolate Coating

1 cup white chocolate chips are used for coating
1 cup dark chocolate chips are used for coating
1 tablespoon shortening (e.g. Crisco) is necessary for the chocolate coating

Decorations

Confectioners' sugar is used for decoration
Fresh strawberries, sliced are used as a topping
Sprinkles or other toppings are optional for decoration

Baking and Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) for baking
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Let the cake cool completely before crumbling
Crumb the cake using a food processor or by crushing with a rolling pin
Mix crumbs with strawberry puree or jam and extract (if using)
Form cake balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter
Melt white and dark chocolate chips in separate bowls
Dip cake balls into melted chocolate using a lollipop stick or cake pop stick
Tap off excess chocolate by gently tapping the stick against the side of the bowl
Decorate with melted chocolate, confectioners' sugar, and sliced strawberries or sprinkles (if using)
Chill the cake pops in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate

Description

This quiz is about a recipe that makes a cake with a strawberry flavor and a chocolate coating. It includes a list of ingredients and their quantities. Test your knowledge of the recipe and its ingredients!