The other day while browsing through Pinterest, I found some beautiful boards featuring ‘naked’ cakes – rather, cakes without frosting and tons of decorative garnish. Truth be told, I do that all the time, more out of thriftiness than health reasons, but who knew I was actually being a ‘gourmet’ in the process?
Regardless, this light and moist chocolate cake features bits of dark chocolate, whipped cream in the center and easy homemade strawberry jam. Who needs the buttercream frosting? 😉
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Naked Chocolate Cake
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Cake1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (For sour milk mix 1/2 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vinegar and let stand about 5 minutes)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Strawberry Jam½ cup frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- In a small saucepan boil down frozen strawberries with two tablespoons of sugar. When the strawberries are soft and have thickened, gently mash with a fork and remove from heat. Add one more tablespoon of sugar and let cool slightly before transferring to a glass bowl or jar to finish cooling completely.
Fresh Whipped Cream1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar
- **More confectioner’s sugar for dusting
Instructions
CakePreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter an 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. Butter and sprinkle cocoa powder over parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine oil, sugars and vanilla. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in dry ingredients alternatively with sour milk. When all is well combined, fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
Strawberry Jam½ cup frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- In a small saucepan boil down frozen strawberries with two tablespoons of sugar. When the strawberries are soft and have thickened, gently mash with a fork and remove from heat. Add one more tablespoon of sugar and let cool slightly before transferring to a glass bowl or jar to finish cooling completely.
Fresh Whipped CreamBeat heavy cream with 1 tablespoon of confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled completely turn over to a cake plate and slice horizontally in half. Spoon whipped cream on one half, and place the other cake on top. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and a serve with a teaspoon of fresh jam.
- Enjoy!
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- Serving Size: 8
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Sandee says
Not heard of this cake before, but it look mighty good.
Have a fabulous day you two. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I'm all for naked cakes!! Especially, when they look this good, Tammy! blessings ~ tanna
Mary Frances McNellis says
Tammy, this is a cake I would actually volunteer to eat (I don't like cake!) But I do like chocolate and I like the idea of enjoying cake that isn't overpowered by frosting (even though I do like frosting) Love the dark chocolate chips and whipped cream!
Angie Schneider says
I actually prefer cakes without any frosting. This looks beautiful!
Nee says
Same here Tammy , love cake without frosting and this one looks yummy , thanks for sharing 🙂
Kim G. says
This piece of cake is really tempting Catherine:)
David says
Tammy, As far as I'm concerned, moist is the key word. I prefer pies but a nice moist cake loaded with flavor hits my sweet spot too! How can you miss with this recipe...bits of chocolate, whipped cream in the center and strawberry jam on top to compliment the chocolate! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Medeja says
I agree, with jam and cream I wouldn't need any frosting either 🙂
~~louise~~ says
Gotta love that Pinterest, Tammy! Oh the deliciousness we discover. I've often not frosted cakes just because it sometimes is overpowering and also because I too try to be thrifty at times:) Nothing lost on this cake that's for sure. It looks scrumptious!
Thanks for sharing, Tammy...Hugs to Mom:)
Reeni Pisano says
Ooolala naked cake! 😉 I love a good jam and cream cake like this! Especially with a little touch of chocolate. I'll put the teapot on!
Janette's Sage/Simply Your Decor says
sounds great..and I do love cake without icing...especially for breakfast!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Frosting has it's place, but many terms I prefer a "naked" cake. This looks really good, and I've got to pin it!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
This looks awesome, I never thought about having a naked cake.. but now I just want to take a big bite!
Dottie says
Hi Tammy, What a fabulous post and sooo yummy. I am a chocolate freak. Anything I can eat that contains chocolate is number 1 in my book!...Thanks for sharing... Blessings Dottie 🙂
Francesca says
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Rose says
Love the idea of a naked cake...............simple and delish.
Chatty Crone says
Now that IS MY kind of cake - ah the chocolate not the naked part! sandie
Chiara Giglio says
I love naked cake, so delicious and light !
Terri Henkels says
Catherine, I think your cake is beautiful with the powder sugar and strawberry jam! Sometimes simple is beautiful and you don't always need tons of decorations. Plus it sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing on the Four Seasons party. Always look forward to what you bring to the party each week.
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
Your cake looks so beautifula long with Jam yummy