Description
A rich chocolate cake layered with fresh strawberry filling, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy. Add milk and vegetable oil, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in the pans.
- For the strawberry filling, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Let cool.
- Once the cakes are cooled, level them if needed. Spread the strawberry filling over the first cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use ripe strawberries for a flavorful filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Filling, Dessert, Birthday Cake