Description
Strawberry Chocolate Cake is a luscious dessert that pairs moist chocolate cake layers with fresh strawberries and silky chocolate ganache. This indulgent treat is perfect for romantic dinners, celebrations, or whenever you crave the delicious combination of strawberries and chocolate.
Ingredients
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- For the chocolate cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot coffee (for richer flavor)
- For the strawberry filling:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For garnish:
- Whole or halved strawberries
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Make the cake batter:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat sugars, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in hot water or coffee last.
- Bake:
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberry filling:
- Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate.
- Make ganache:
- Heat cream until steaming (not boiling), pour over chocolate chips, and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of ganache, then spoon over the macerated strawberries. Add the second cake layer. Pour ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.
- Garnish:
- Top with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Chill slightly for clean slicing.
- Add whipped cream for an extra decadent layer.
- You can make this as a sheet cake or cupcakes too.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
