Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Indulge in the heavenly allure of our Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. This luscious dessert features rich layers of moist chocolate cake complemented by a fresh strawberry filling, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, bakers of all skill levels can create this decadent delight and enjoy its irresistible combination of flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 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 to the dry ingredients; mix until well combined.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg