A delightful duo of flavor and fun—perfect for celebrations or sweet cravings!
These Mini Strawberry & Chocolate Party Cakes are a stunning layered treat that combines rich chocolate cake, fruity strawberry cake, and a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling—all topped with a silky chocolate glaze and fresh strawberry garnish. Whether you're hosting a party or just treating yourself, these cakes are as delicious as they are beautiful.
π Ingredients
For the Cakes:
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Butter (for greasing pans)
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2 cups diced fresh strawberries
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1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (prepared as directed)
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (prepared as directed)
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
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1½ cups powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp strawberry extract
For the Chocolate Glaze & Garnish:
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2 (12 oz) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
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12 fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
π©π³ Instructions
β Step 1: Prep & Cook the Strawberries
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In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the diced strawberries, stirring constantly, until they bubble (about 3 minutes).
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Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely.
β Step 2: Bake the Cake Layers
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease two large muffin pans with butter.
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Prepare the strawberry cake mix and pour into one muffin pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Repeat with the chocolate cake mix in the second pan.
β Step 3: Make the Filling
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cooled strawberry reduction, cream cheese, and butter until smooth.
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Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in strawberry extract. Cover and chill for at least 40 minutes.
β Step 4: Assemble the Mini Cakes
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While cakes are still in the tins, carefully slice off domed tops for flat surfaces.
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Remove each cake and slice horizontally into two even layers.
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Use the larger base layers as the bottoms, spreading each with a generous amount of strawberry cream cheese filling.
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Top with the opposite flavor layer (e.g., one strawberry and one chocolate layer per cake) to create fun flavor duos.
β Step 5: Make the Chocolate Glaze
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Set aside β cup chocolate chips for garnish.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Pour melted chocolate over the mini cakes, letting it gently drip down the sides. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to set (or refrigerate if preparing ahead).
β Step 6: Garnish & Serve
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Top each mini cake with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of reserved chocolate chips.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
π Final Notes
These Mini Strawberry & Chocolate Party Cakes are a playful, elegant dessert perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any celebration where presentation and taste matter. The combination of soft layers, fruity filling, and rich glaze makes every bite unforgettable.
Serve and enjoy the sweetness—mini in size, but major in delight! ππππ«
