Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Strawberry Chocolate Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwiched with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, all draped in a rich cocoa frosting. A perfect combination of flavors for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Mix in boiling water until batter is thin.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool cakes.
- Prepare filling: Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spread on one cake layer, top with strawberries, then add second layer.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix in vanilla and cream. Frost cake and garnish with strawberries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brush cake layers with strawberry syrup before assembling.
- The whipped cream filling is best served the same day for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
