Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat that combines moist chocolate layers with a sweet strawberry filling. This stunning dessert is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making it ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration where you want to impress. The silky ganache topping adds an elegant finish, while the fresh strawberries provide a refreshing contrast. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you creating a show-stopping cake that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 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)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped for ganache)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before preparing the strawberry filling by combining chopped strawberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until syrupy; thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- For the ganache, pour hot heavy cream over chopped chocolate; let sit before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble your cake by layering chocolate cake, strawberry filling, and topping with ganache; garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg