Description
This strawberry chocolate cake is rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, layered with fresh strawberries and a luscious chocolate or strawberry frosting. Perfect for special occasions or as a decadent dessert.
Ingredients
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- For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For the Frosting (Choose One):
- Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Stir in hot coffee until fully combined.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- Mix sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- For the Frosting:
- Chocolate Buttercream: Beat butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar, then mix in strawberry puree and vanilla until smooth.
- To Assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting.
- Add a layer of macerated strawberries.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor, or substitute with hot water.
- Let the strawberries drain excess juice before layering to prevent sogginess.
- Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Sugar: ~40g
- Sodium: ~220mg
- Fat: ~22g
- Saturated Fat: ~13g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~58g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~85mg
