Description

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Strawberry Chocolate Cake, a decadent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate layers with sweet, juicy strawberries. This cake is perfect for celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy at home. With its moist chocolate cake, luscious strawberry filling, and silky chocolate ganache topping, this dessert will impress guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s an ideal centerpiece for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

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 (for ganache)
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla using an electric mixer until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients; gradually stir in boiling water until well mixed.
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Prepare strawberry filling by mixing chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; thicken with cornstarch mixture.
For ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
Assemble the cake by layering chocolate cake with strawberry filling and top with ganache.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Measure ingredients accurately for optimal results. Allow cake layers to cool completely before stacking to avoid melting the filling.