Welcome to the French take on chocolate-covered strawberries. The Bonpastry Chocolate Strawberry Cake is one of those rare treats that appeals whether you’re a chocoholic, vanilla fan, or berry lover.

The base is a moist chocolate layer cake, filled with vanilla Crème chantilly, a lightly flavored whipped cream. Next comes a layer of juicy fresh strawberries to bring bright tartness to the cake and cream.

The whole beautiful confection is topped with a layer of milk chocolate shavings and a dusting of European cocoa powder, for a decadent finish to a cake that earns five stars every time.

Serving Suggestions

• There’s no better birthday cake than a Chocolate Strawberry Cake, and it pairs beautifully with coffee or a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon wine.

• Have a “berry” good party! Create a gorgeous, delicious dessert table with Chocolate Strawberry Cake, Berry Champagne Cake, and berry-topped Fruit Tarts.