Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (strained)
- Whole fresh strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until strawberries soften. Stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened. Let cool.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in strawberry puree gently. Chill until ready to use.
- Layer the cakes with strawberry filling and whipped frosting. Frost the entire cake and decorate with whole strawberries.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Use fresh strawberries for a sweeter flavor. Consider adding chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, strawberry, dessert, celebration