There’s something magical about the combination of chocolate and fresh fruit. 🍫🍓 The deep, velvety flavor of chocolate paired with the bright, juicy sweetness of strawberries isn’t just a feast for your taste buds—it’s a treat for all the senses. The colors, textures, and aromas come together in a way that makes every bite feel like a celebration. Check our last post about Chocolate to get more information.
But this dessert is more than just indulgent. When made with wholesome ingredients—think whole-grain flours, natural sweeteners, and nutrient-rich add-ins—it becomes a nourishing experience as well.1 Each slice can satisfy your sweet cravings while giving your body something to love. It’s the perfect balance of pleasure and mindful eating, a reminder that dessert can be both delicious and nourishing.2
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment alone or celebrating with friends and family, chocolate cake with strawberries transforms any occasion into something special. The freshness of the fruit brightens the richness of the chocolate, creating harmony on your plate and joy in every bite.3
Why This Dessert is Special
Chocolate cake with strawberries isn’t just a treat—it’s an experience. The deep richness of chocolate paired with the fresh, tangy sweetness of strawberries creates a perfect balance that delights the senses.
- 🍫 Cocoa provides antioxidants for a health boost
- 🍓 Strawberries are packed with vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness
- 🌾 Whole-grain flours add fiber and slow-release energy
- 🥥 Healthy fats from nuts, seeds, or avocado make it creamy and satisfying
Eating this dessert mindfully transforms it from indulgence into nourishment. It’s a reminder that desserts can be both enjoyable and thoughtfully made.
🌱 Health Benefits of the Ingredients
- Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants
- May support heart health and brain function
- High in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants
- Naturally sweet, reducing the need for added sugar
- High in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants
- Naturally sweet, reducing the need for added sugar
- High in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants
- Naturally sweet, reducing the need for added sugar
Eating well isn’t about restriction, but about nourishing your body with the goodness it deserves.
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Mindful Indulgence Tips
Before you dig in, take a moment to truly notice your dessert. Observe the vibrant red strawberries against the dark chocolate, inhale the subtle aroma of cocoa, and feel the texture as you slice a piece. Engaging your senses makes every bite more meaningful and transforms eating into a mindful, joyful experience.
1. About how you eat
- Eat slowly and enjoy textures
- Pair with herbal tea, coffee, or a light smoothie
- Serve a reasonable portion to satisfy without overindulging
- Add extra berries or a sprinkle of nuts for color and nutrition
2. About what you eat
- Eat slowly and enjoy textures
- Pair with herbal tea, coffee, or a light smoothie
- Serve a reasonable portion to satisfy without overindulging
- Add extra berries or a sprinkle of nuts for color and nutrition
3. About when you eat
- Eat slowly and enjoy textures
- Pair with herbal tea, coffee, or a light smoothie
- Serve a reasonable portion to satisfy without overindulging
- Add extra berries or a sprinkle of nuts for color and nutrition
Why You’ll Love It
🎉 Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or quiet self-care moments
🌈 Visually stunning and naturally colorful
💪 Feels indulgent yet made with wholesome ingredients
🍫🍓 Balances rich chocolate, sweet berries, and subtle textures
Quick fun fact
- 🎉 Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or quiet self-care moments
- 🌈 Visually stunning and naturally colorful
- 💪 Feels indulgent yet made with wholesome ingredients
- 🍫🍓 Balances rich chocolate, sweet berries, and subtle textures
Nourishing Chocolate Cake That Still Tastes Like Dessert
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp fresh rosemary (stems removed)
- 2 cups mushroom
- 3 grams blood oranges (small, Cara Cara, or Valencia)
- 1 cup ice cold water
- 1½ cups lemon juice (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup salted butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC/gas 4. Generously spray two 12-cup muffin pans with cooking spray. Sprinkle the bottom of each cavity with a couple pinches of sugar. Set aside.
- Add almonds and rosemary to your KitchenAid® K400 Blender. Close lid, select “Ice Crush” setting, and let blender run through the setting. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula, then replace lid and blend on speed 5 for 10 seconds. Scrape sides again and blend on speed 5 for a final 15-20 seconds, or until almonds and rosemary are finely ground.
- Pour the almond mixture from blender in a small mixing bowl. Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine, and set aside.
- Place ricotta cheese, olive oil, orange zest and sugar into the blender. Pulse 5 times to incorporate. Remove the lid cap and add eggs, one at a time, pulsing once after each addition. Replace lid cap.
- Remove lid, use spatula to scrape down the sides of the bender, then add half of flour mixture to blender and pulse 2 times. Scrape down sides of blender again, then add remaining flour mixture and blend on speed 3 for 15 seconds.
- Assemble the cakes. Use a sharp knife to cut off the ends of four of the citrus fruits. Slice the citrus into very thin rounds, no thicker than 1/8". Remove any seeds from the rounds and place one small citrus round in the bottom of each sugared muffin cavity. (See Chef’s Notes for choosing/placing citrus.)
- Slowly fill each muffin cavity to a little more than halfway full. (A pastry spatula is helpful in portioning the batter from the blender and into the cavities.) Bake cakes for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking. Cakes are done when a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean.
Notes
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Source
- Smith, J. “Health Benefits of Cocoa.” Journal of Nutrition, 2022. Read here ↩︎
- Johnson, L. “Vitamin C in Strawberries.” Fruit Science Review, 2021. Read here ↩︎
- Lee, A. “The Role of Antioxidants in Heart Health.” Nutrition Today, 2020. Read here ↩︎