Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Chocolate Strawberry Cake that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This rich chocolate cake layered with luscious fresh strawberries and topped with smooth chocolate ganache offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a special weekend treat, this cake is easy to make and uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Each bite is a celebration, making it the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 for filling
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined. Gradually stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the layers cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg