Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Chili Hotdogs

Baked Chili Hotdogs

Baked Chili Hotdogs reimagined as dessert. This stunning Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Cake is an easy, showstopping mashup.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus the oil, eggs, and water it calls for
  • 2 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small saucepan
  • Offset spatula or butter knife for spreading
  • Cake stand or serving plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare chocolate cake mix as directed on the box and divide batter between pans.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  4. While cakes cool, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
  5. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate and spread strawberry preserves on top.
  6. Spoon cream cheese filling over the preserves and sprinkle with chopped strawberries.
  7. Place the second cake layer on top, gently pressing down.
  8. Chop chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until steaming, then pour over chocolate and stir until smooth to make ganache.
  9. Pour ganache over the top layer of the cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature before mixing.
You can replace strawberry preserves with other fruit jams like raspberry or cherry for variation.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
When serving, garnish with whole strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar for a professional touch.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!