Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a delicious dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with the fresh sweetness of strawberries. This cake features moist chocolate layers complemented by velvety chocolate ganache and topped with luscious, ripe strawberries. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for two minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined; batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Layer one cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries; top with the second layer. Frost the top with more whipped cream and decorate with additional strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate espresso powder or almond extract into the batter. - To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.