Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate cake with creamy strawberry buttercream, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (if needed)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and strawberry puree until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add red food coloring if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Add strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream until it reaches desired consistency.
- Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting, then top with the second cake layer. Cover the cake with remaining frosting.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, optionally garnished with fresh strawberries.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Can be refrigerated for about a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, strawberry cake, dessert, special occasions, baking