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    Strawberry Brownie Cake

    Last modified: Jun 6, 2025 ยท Published by Adina, Apr 22, 2020 ยท 30 Comments

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    This is an amazingly decadent strawberry brownie cake with a luscious filling made with sweetened condensed milk and cream.

    brownie strawberry cake drizzled wiht chocolate on a cake platter.

    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
    • How to make a brownie cake from scratch?
    • How to make the filling?
    • Assemble the brownie strawberry cake
    • More brownies
    • Recipe
    • Strawberry Brownie Cake

    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 20โ€“25 minutes of baking! I really think itโ€™s 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 milkโ€“pudding 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.

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    Recipe

    layered strawberry brownie cake on a high cake platter.

    Strawberry Brownie Cake

    This is an amazingly decadent strawberry brownie cake with a luscious filling made with sweetened condensed milk and cream.
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    Course: Cakes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 470kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • springform 9-inch/ 24 cm
    • Parchment paper
    • Bowls
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    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 cream
      If 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

    1. Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking; it ensures the best results (Amazon affiliate link).
    2. 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).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g
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    Comments

    1. Sweet Treats by Dani says

      June 21, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      almost too pretty to eat.... but just almost ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
    2. Susan @ My Wholefood Family says

      June 21, 2016 at 7:59 am

      This looks stunning Adina! I so enjoyed having your blog this month ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      June 21, 2016 at 1:02 am

      Such a beautiful torte! That filling with condensed milk sounds incredible!

      Reply
    4. Anne says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      I am drooling over this - it looks delicious!

      Reply
    5. Sarah E. says

      June 20, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      Love that you conquered some improvisations! I always worry that non-US bloggers will have problems finding different ingredients because there are so many US bloggers in the club. But y'all international bloggers never cease to amaze me. Y'all are so quick on your feet and your recipes always look amazing! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      June 20, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      This Brownie Torte looks divine! Wonderful SRC post.

      Reply
    7. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      June 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      This is a stunner! I Brownie, sweet creamy pudding filling and juicy sweet berries...just irresistible.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm

        Thank you, Angie!
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        Reply
    8. Sissi says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      What a gorgeous summer cake! And such a beautiful presentation. I find the filling particularly interesting: it sounds creamy but fresh and not too fatty (not like old-fashioned butter creams...).

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:01 pm

        I'm with you concerning butter cream, not really my thing, a little bit it's ok, but I could never eat it in this quantity.

        Reply
    9. Rebekah @ Making Miracles says

      June 20, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      That is just GORGEOUS!! Perfect treat for summer berries.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you, Rebekah, I can imagine this being also good with raspberries or blueberries or a mixture of many different berries...

        Reply
    10. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

      June 20, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      This looks like a delicious recipe! Those strawberries on top adds such a pretty touch. I'm a brownie fan so this would be a recipe I'm sure to love as well. Sounds like the Secret Recipe Club has some great recipes! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:03 pm

        Thank you, Dawn. You should check the other recipes too, I think this month there were several brownies on the list.

        Reply
    11. kirstin troyer says

      June 20, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Yay! Glad you chose it and glad you all liked it, it's one of our favorites. I haven't made it in awhile. I chuckled because you were saying you had to change some ingredients, etc....I had a blog from an aussie gal and struggled with a few recipes/ingredients/measurements, because of conversions or not knowing or having access to certain things. Glad you were able to improvise and it looks so good I might try your version ๐Ÿ™‚ I made a dessert yesterday that called for instant pudding but in trying to avoid processed stuff as much as possible, made my own. It turned out good. I'll be trying your version of this recipe this summer.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you for the recipe, Kirstin, we loved it!!! I hope I was close enough when choosing the ingredients... ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      June 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      This looks awesome! So pretty and very tasty. Nice SRC pick!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you, Amy.

        Reply
    13. Anca says

      June 20, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      It's the first time I hear about the Secret Recipe Club and it sounds interesting. I will apply these days, after I'll change a few things to my blog.
      The cake looks beautiful and it must be delicious too. xx

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:08 pm

        I hope you will join, Anca. I think you would like it, I love discovering a new blog every month, the best part for me is searching for a recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    14. Rafeeda@The Big Sweet Tooth says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Oh goodness! This is so beautiful... I don't blame your boy for stretching his hands for a third piece... the brownie, the creamy layer and the strawberry just seemed to have married into each other quite well... Lovely selection for this month's task... We all look for easy recipes so appreciate you trying your hands on one with a bit of work... ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:10 pm

        Thank you for the nice words, Rafeeda. But I would say this cake looks more complicated than it actually is, everything went quite fast and was really no-fuss.

        Reply
    15. Rosa says

      June 20, 2016 at 7:42 am

      This looks and sounds delicious!!

      Reply
      • Adina says

        June 20, 2016 at 7:11 pm

        Thank you, Rosa. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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