Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries with our Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat. Perfect for any celebration, this cake features moist chocolate layers filled with a sweet strawberry mixture and topped with silky chocolate ganache. Ideal for birthdays, romantic dinners, or just a sweet craving, this cake is sure to impress your guests. With easy-to-follow instructions and versatile decoration options, even novice bakers can create a stunning dessert that balances luscious flavors and textures. Get ready to wow everyone at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour equal amounts into greased 9-inch round cake pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the filling, heat chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until bubbly; thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Assemble by layering strawberry filling between cake layers and pouring ganache on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg