Cake with soft cocoa and strawberry meringues

There is nothing quite like a piece of cake to satisfy your sweet tooth. And if you are a chocolate lover, then you will adore this cake with soft cocoa and strawberry . The combination of the rich chocolate cake along with the sweet and tangy meringues makes this a real treat for your taste buds. In this article, we will explore the recipe for this delectable cake and the process of creating those lovely strawberry meringues.

Ingredients for the Chocolate Cake:

– All-purpose flour: 1 and ½ cups
– Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1 cup
– Baking powder: 1 and ½ tsp
– Baking soda: 1 and ½ tsp
– Salt: 1 tsp
– Sugar: 1 and ½ cups
– Large eggs: 2
– Vegetable oil: ½ cup
– Milk: 1 cup
– Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
– Boiling water: 1 cup

Ingredients for the Strawberry Meringues:

– Egg whites from 4 large eggs
– Sugar: 1 cup
– Salt: ¼ tsp
– Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
– Strawberry jam: 3 tbsp

Instructions for Making Chocolate Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your cake pan with butter or cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs along with the oil, milk, and vanilla extract until they are thoroughly mixed.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. You will get a thick batter.

5. Now, gradually stir in the boiling water, making sure that the batter is mixed well and smooth.

6. Pour the batter into your greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cake is completely baked.

7. Once done, remove the cake pan from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing the cake from the pan.

Instructions for Making Strawberry Meringues:

1. Preheat your oven to 225°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites and salt until they form soft peaks.

3. Slowly add in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and continue whisking until the mixture forms stiff peaks.

4. Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry jam into the mixture and fold it gently.

5. Using a piping bag, pipe out the mixture into small meringues on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake the meringues for 1 and ½ hours or until they have become crisp and dry.

7. Once done, remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool.

Finally, assemble the Cake with the Soft Cocoa and Strawberry Meringues by placing the chocolate cake on a serving plate and decorating it with the meringues. You will have a beautiful and delicious dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds. The meringues can also be made in advance and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. So, go ahead and try out this recipe, and you will be amazed at how easy it is to make such an elegant and tasty dessert.