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Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Sheet Cake Squares

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These chocolate-dipped strawberry sheet cake squares are a moist, sweet treat combining fresh strawberries inside a tender chocolate cake, finished with a silky chocolate ganache dip. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix on low speed or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in chopped strawberries with a rubber spatula, being careful not to mash them.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cake completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  9. To prepare chocolate dip, warm heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth and glossy.
  10. Cut cooled cake into 2-inch squares.
  11. Dip each square halfway into the chocolate ganache, letting excess drip off. Place on parchment paper to set. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes if needed to firm up.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. Use fresh, firm strawberries and pat dry before folding in to prevent soggy batter. Cool cake completely before dipping in chocolate ganache to prevent melting. If ganache thickens, gently rewarm over low heat. Store squares in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze individually for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry dessert, sheet cake, party treats, chocolate ganache, easy dessert, potluck dessert

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