Description
Strawberry Chocolate Layer Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers, fresh strawberries, and silky chocolate frosting. Perfect for celebrations, it combines elegance with classic flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Stir in boiling water or hot coffee until the batter is thin and smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, melt chocolate and let cool slightly. Beat butter until creamy, then add melted chocolate. Slowly beat in heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
- To assemble, spread frosting over the first cake layer, add sliced strawberries, then top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with more strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Pat strawberries dry to avoid sogginess.
- Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temp before using.
- Add strawberry jam for an extra fruity layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg