Chocolate fruit cake is a perfect mix of rich chocolate sponge, light whipped cream, and fresh fruits. It is widely loved in India because it feels indulgent yet refreshing. Ideal for birthdays and small celebrations, this delicious chocolate cake is easy to prepare at home with simple ingredients. In this post, we will briefly discuss how to make delicious and soft chocolate fruit cake at your home using simple ingredients with step by step instructions.

Ingredients

For Chocolate Sponge

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cocoa powder from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the best cocoa powder brands in India. You can buy cocoa powder online in India from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-Cocoa-Drinking-Chocolate-Powder/dp/B0B7583MG6

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½tsp baking soda from Ajanta Food Products. You can buy baking soda powder online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

• ½ tsp baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading baking powder manufacturers in India. You can buy baking powder online in India from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup oil or melted butter

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW

• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice

For Whipped Cream Frosting

• 1 cup chilled whipping cream

• 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar

• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products

For Topping

• Chopped fruits (strawberries, kiwi, grapes, pineapple)

• Chocolate shavings (optional)

Tip1:

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Tip2:

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Tip 3:

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Step-by-Step Method

1. Prepare the Cake Batter

• In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder.

• Add milk, oil, few drops of vanilla essence, and vinegar.

• Mix well to form a smooth batter without lumps.

2. Bake the Cake

• Preheat oven to 180°C.

• Pour batter into a greased cake tin.

• Bake for 30–35 minutes.

• Check with a toothpick.

• Let it cool completely before cutting.

3. Prepare Whipped Cream

• Beat chilled whipping cream with sugar and vanilla essence until soft peaks form.

• Keep it refrigerated.

4. Layer the Cake

• Cut the cake into two or three layers.

• Brush sugar syrup (water + sugar) on each layer to keep it moist.

• Spread whipped cream evenly.

5. Add Fruits

• Place a layer of chopped fruits over the cream.

• Cover with the next cake layer and repeat.

6. Final Decoration

• Cover the entire cake with whipped cream.

• Decorate with fresh fruits and chocolate shavings on top.

• Serve and enjoy with friends and family member.