Description
Strawberry Chocolate Cake is a luscious layered dessert combining rich chocolate cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy chocolate frosting. Each bite offers the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and deep cocoa flavor. Ideal for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or a show-stopping dessert table, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: strawberry chocolate cake, chocolate strawberry dessert, layered chocolate cake, fruit and chocolate cake, valentine’s cake
Ingredients
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- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for less intensity)
- For the Filling and Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar (to macerate the strawberries)
- For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients together. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, then stir in hot coffee until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10–15 minutes until juicy.
- Make the Frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add cocoa powder, then powdered sugar, cream, salt, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread a layer of frosting on the bottom cake layer, then add a layer of macerated strawberries. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
- Decorate with additional strawberries, chocolate shavings, or ganache drizzle if desired.
Notes
- Use ganache instead of frosting for a glossy finish.
- Can substitute strawberries with raspberries or cherries.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve for best slice structure.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
