Name: Chocolate and Strawberry Jam Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 250g self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 150g muscovado sugar; 3 Tbsp strawberry jam; 3 Tbsp cocoa powder; 2 eggs; 3 Tbsp cold-pressed vegetable oil; 150 ml milk or almond milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; To serve (optional):; Chocolate ganache; Chocolate cream; Extra strawberry jam; Icing sugar, for dusting

Chocolate and Strawberry Jam Cake

17 Jul 2026

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Background

This chocolate and strawberry jam cake is a simple, comforting bake that's popular in Central European home baking. The strawberry jam adds sweetness and moisture to the chocolate sponge, creating a soft cake that is easy to prepare with everyday ingredients.
It's a versatile cake that can be dressed up for celebrations or kept simple for an afternoon treat. Serve it with chocolate ganache, chocolate cream or an extra layer of jam for a more indulgent dessert, or simply dust it with icing sugar for a quick finish.
For a dairy-free version, replace the milk with a plant-based alternative such as almond milk.

Ingredients

250g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
150g muscovado sugar
3 Tbsp strawberry jam
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
2 eggs
3 Tbsp cold-pressed vegetable oil
150 ml milk or almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
To serve (optional):
Chocolate ganache
Chocolate cream
Extra strawberry jam
Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a cake tin with baking parchment or lightly grease a silicone mould.
Place all the cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Beat together with an electric whisk, or mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin or silicone mould and level the surface.
Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Leave the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Serve dusted with icing sugar, or decorate with chocolate ganache, chocolate cream or an extra spread of strawberry jam.

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