Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet strawberries with our Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat. This cake features moist chocolate layers filled with a luscious strawberry filling, topped with silky ganache and garnished with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any celebration or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Easy to make and adaptable for any occasion, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until smooth; the batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the strawberry filling, heat chopped strawberries with sugar until juices are released. Stir in lemon juice and cornstarch mixture until thickened; cool before using.
- Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; let sit then stir until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with strawberry filling between cakes and topping with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg