Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Strawberry Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the rich decadence of chocolate with the fresh sweetness of strawberries. This cake features moist layers of chocolate cake, generously filled with juicy strawberries and smothered in creamy frosting. Whether for a birthday celebration or a summer gathering, this stunning cake is sure to captivate your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually striking, it invites everyone to enjoy each slice, making any occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat for two minutes. Stir in boiling water carefully.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare strawberry filling by mixing sliced strawberries with sugar; let sit until syrupy.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, then mix in cream and vanilla.
- Layer the cooled cakes with strawberry filling and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg