Description
This decadent chocolate strawberry cake features moist chocolate layers, silky chocolate frosting, fresh strawberries, and rich chocolate shavings for the ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients
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For the chocolate cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the chocolate frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Make the cake batter: Whisk together dry ingredients. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in hot water last.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Assemble cake: Spread frosting between layers and over the cake.
- Decorate: Top with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For extra richness, brush cake layers with a bit of strawberry syrup.
- Let the cake chill for 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
