Description
Chocolate Strawberry Cake, rich, moist chocolate layers paired with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or cozy dessert nights.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup chocolate ganache or frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
4. Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Slowly add boiling water, stirring until incorporated.
5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread chocolate ganache, add sliced strawberries, then top with the second layer. Cover top with remaining ganache and decorate with strawberries.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
Add chocolate chips between layers for extra richness.
Refrigerate cake for up to 4 days.
Freeze cake layers separately for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg