This is an amazingly decadent strawberry brownie cake with a luscious filling made with sweetened condensed milk and cream.
Everybody loves brownies, at least I don't know anybody who doesn't! But this strawberry brownie cake is more than just a regular brownie; it is a brownie brought to the highest possible level!
This is a moist and rich strawberry torte with a brownie cake base and an amazingly sweet and decadent condensed milk filling! You will just love this cake!
Try these Cherry Chocolate Brownies and Tres Leches Cake, which is also made with condensed milk.
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Recipe ingredients
Cocoa powder: Use good-quality, unsweetened cocoa powder; you will notice if the cocoa is not the best kind.
Oil: You will need neutral-tasting vegetable oil, not olive oil or any other flavorful oil.
Cream: Use heavy/double cream and not sweetened whipped cream, Cool Whip, or similar products. Pure heavy cream, which you will whip yourself, tastes best.
Vanilla pudding: I live in Germany, so I used 1 package of Dr. Oetker Galletta Instant Cremepulver for 500 ml of milk.
In the US, you can use 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (4 oz). Try the American Strawberry Shortcake, too.
Strawberries: Buy good-quality, ripe, and sweet strawberries.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make a brownie cake from scratch?
Most of the brownie cake recipes I see online use brownie mix. You don't need to do that; it only takes 5 minutes more to mix the necessary ingredients for a brownie cake.
Step #1: Whisk oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and eggs until well combined โ it takes 2 minutes to weigh and place the ingredients into a bowl and less than another minute to mix them well.
Step #2: Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt, and add slowly to the wet mixture โ it takes 2 minutes to weigh the ingredients (probably less if using a kitchen scale) and less than a minute to combine.
Step #3: Pour into the prepared form and bake.
So, about 5 minutes of prep time and 20โ25 minutes of baking! I really think itโs worth it!
How to make the filling?
Making the filling for the strawberry torte is super easy as well.
Step #4: Pour the condensed milk into a bowl and add the water. Mix well.
Step #5: If using instant vanilla pudding powder (the one recommended above), beat it in for 1 minute. Chill while you whip the heavy cream.
Step #6: If using a package of instant vanilla pudding, beat it into the condensed milk mixture and chill for 5 minutes.
Step #7: Whip the heavy cream and fold it carefully into the condensed milkโpudding mixture. Chill for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
Assemble the brownie strawberry cake
Step #8: Wash and dry the strawberries. Only hull them after you wash them, or they might become watery. Slice them thickly.
Step #9: Slice the brownie base horizontally, using a long, jagged knife, to obtain two slices.
Step #10: Place one slice on a cake platter. Spread half of the filling and some of the sliced strawberries on top. Place the second brownie slice on top, press gently, and top with the rest of the filling. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top.
Step #11: Drizzle with some chocolate glaze, if using any. The chocolate glaze is optional, but good.
Strawberry Brownie Cake
Equipment
- springform 9-inch/ 24 cm
- Bowls
Ingredients
Brownie base:
- ยพ cup neutral-tasting vegetable oil for instance, canola
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ยผ cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ยพ cup all-purpose flour Note 1
- ยฝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder unsweetened
- ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
Filling:
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz/ 400 g
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding Note 2
- ยฝ cup cold water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb strawberries
- some chocolate glaze for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF/ 180ยฐC. Grease and line the base and the sides of the springform with parchment paper.
- Wet ingredients: Mix oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and eggs and whisk until well combined.ยพ cup neutral-tasting vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 ยผ cup granulated sugar + 3 eggs
- Dry ingredients: Mix the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt, and add slowly to the wet mixture. Combine well and pour the mixture into the prepared pan. ยพ cup all-purpose flour + ยฝ cup unsweetened cocoa powder + ยฝ teaspoon baking powder + a pinch of salt
- Bake: Level the batter, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only a few crumbs. Leave the brownie base cool completely.
- Filling: Mix the sweetened condensed milk and the cold water in a large bowl.1 can sweetened condensed milk + ยฝ cup cold water
- Vanilla pudding: If using instant vanilla pudding powder (the one recommended in the notes), beat it for 1 minute. Chill while you whip the heavy cream.1 package instant vanilla pudding + 1 cup heavy creamIf using a package of instant vanilla pudding, beat it into the condensed milk mixture and chill for 5 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff and fold into the pudding mixture. Chill the mixture for about 10 minutes to allow it to thicken a bit.
- Strawberries: Wash and dry the strawberries very thoroughly. Slice them thickly.1 lb strawberries
- Assemble: Cut the brownie base horizontally with a long, jagged knife to obtain two slices. Place one piece on a cake platter. Spread half of the filling and some of the sliced strawberries on top. Place the second brownie slice on top, press gently, and top with the rest of the filling. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top. Drizzle with some chocolate glaze if using any.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (Amazon affiliate link).
- Instant vanilla pudding: I live in Germany, so I used 1 package of Dr. Oetker Galletta Instant Cremepulver for 500 ml of milk. In the US, you can use 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (4 oz).
Cakes Indore says
Thanks for the recipe, it really helped me
Evi @ greenevi says
No wonder everybody loved this cake, it looks so pretty! You just can't go wrong with chocolate and strawberry, such an amazing combo ๐
Adina says
It is, isn't it? ๐
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Oh my goodness! I just love this! Brownies are one of my favorite desserts....and you just made it even better!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair says
It looks amazing!! Plus you can't go wrong with chocolate and strawberries. Yum!