Strawberry Chocolate Cake
A delightful blend of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations or satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in a bowl.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the butter for the frosting until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting and strawberries.
- Finish with a smooth layer of frosting and garnish with additional strawberries.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate.
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