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A luscious cake that combines chocolate eclair flavors with fresh strawberries and creamy vanilla filling.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Strawberry Eclair Cake
Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • wire rack
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix
  • As needed Ingredients for cake mix (eggs, oil, water, etc.)
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 2 cups Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 0.25 cup Strawberry jam (optional)
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and prepare cake batter according to instructions. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide batter evenly and bake. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
  • Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cream filling and arrange half of the strawberries on top.
  • Place second cake layer on top. Spread remaining filling and arrange remaining strawberries decoratively.
  • Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Cool ganache slightly, then drizzle over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Notes

Keep refrigerated until serving. Can be customized with different berries or additional flavorings.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.2mg