Description

Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Chocolate Cake – A Luscious, Decadent Treat that brings together rich chocolate layers and sweet, juicy strawberries. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a romantic dinner. The stunning presentation of layered chocolate cake filled with fresh strawberry goodness topped with luscious ganache will impress your guests and leave them craving more. With straightforward instructions, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring you can create this show-stopping dessert with ease.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water.
Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the strawberry filling: Cook chopped strawberries with sugar in a saucepan until soft. Add lemon juice and cornstarch mixture; cook until thickened.
For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for a few minutes then stir until smooth.
Assemble by layering one cake with half of the strawberry filling, topping with the second layer and pouring ganache on top.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 396
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 245mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 33mg