Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberries, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 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
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the butter mixture; blend until smooth.
- Pour the boiling water into the batter and mix until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the softened butter and powdered sugar together for the frosting; add heavy cream and mix until fluffy.
- Spread a layer of frosting between the cooled cake layers and top with sliced strawberries.
- Decorate the top with more strawberries and additional frosting if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed chilled. Can pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/strawberry-chocolate-cake/