Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this exquisite Chocolate Strawberry Cake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. This cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply an afternoon treat, combining moist layers of chocolate cake with luscious strawberry filling and a decadent ganache topping. Easy to make and beautiful to present, it’s an irresistible dessert that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Let’s get baking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until you have a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg