Description

Indulge in our Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat that beautifully balances the rich flavors of chocolate with the freshness of juicy strawberries. This exquisite dessert features moist layers of chocolate cake, a sweet strawberry filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache that brings it all together. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a special treat at home, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this delightful cake can be prepared ahead of time, making it perfect for both planned events and spontaneous indulgence.

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
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
1 cup heavy cream
Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk until well mixed.
In another bowl, beat eggs lightly; add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients while stirring gently. Finally, stir in boiling water until smooth.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For the strawberry filling, cook chopped strawberries with sugar over medium heat until syrupy; stir in lemon juice and cornstarch mixture to thicken.
For the ganache, heat cream until just boiling; pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.
Once cakes are completely cooled, layer them with strawberry filling in between and frost with ganache.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg