Strawberry Chocolate Cake: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
This Strawberry Chocolate Cake is a rich and delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Indulge in layers of chocolate cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with creamy chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream and layer it with sliced strawberries between the cakes.
- Frost the top with remaining whipped cream and decorate with more strawberries.
Notes
- For a more chocolatey flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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