Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat
Indulge in the heavenly delight of our Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat. This cake features rich chocolate layers complemented by a sweet, juicy strawberry filling, all enveloped in a silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration—be it a birthday party or an intimate gathering—this dessert is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece that will dazzle your guests. The harmonious blend of flavors and textures makes this cake irresistible for chocolate and fruit lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the filling, cook chopped strawberries with sugar until softened; stir in lemon juice and cornstarch mixture until thickened.
- For the ganache, pour hot cream over chopped chocolate; let sit before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble by layering one cake with strawberry filling, topping with the second layer and pouring ganache over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg